Bergere Chair & Two Side Chairs from Northumberland House by Morel and Hughes

Details

Medium:

Aburra wood

Dimensions:

Bergere: 91.5 x 66 cm, Side Chairs: 88x47 cm

Art Fund grant:

£2,000 ( Total: £18,500)

Acquired in:

1979

Vendor:

Simon Redburn

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.