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Bergere Chair & Two Side Chairs from Northumberland House

Morel and Hughes

Art Funded
1979
Dimensions
Bergere: 91.5 x 66 cm, Side Chairs: 88x47 cm
Vendor
Simon Redburn
Bergere, 91.

5 x 66. Two side chairs, 88 x 47 cm. Made for the Ante-Room to the Crimson Drawing Room at Northumberland House. Originally formed part of a suite consisting of 4 ottomans, 2 bergeres, 8 side chairs, 8 stools, 2 cheval screens, cabinet and a flower stand.

Provenance

Commissioned by Hugh, 3rd Duke of Northumberland, 1823; David Style; his sale Christie's, June 1978.

Aburra wood

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