6th Feb, 2024 10:00

Fine Art & Antiques including Marine Paintings

 
Lot 413
 


Lot 413 - An 18th century Sedan chair
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An 18th century Sedan chair

A sedan chair, possibly built by Duvernoy, son of Avignon, circa 1762-5, with full gilded sculptures to the original exterior woodwork, colour paintings of the seasons to the panels, lined in original deep blue velvet with a single remaining silk roller blind, the interior has blue comb cartisane fringes with taffeta, glass pull strings together with brass window position stops, seat cushion and valance, the floor has the original leather covering, the front door glass has been replaced but the side glasses are original, 84cm wide x 99cm deep, 173cm high, together with two long black cloaks and two tricorn hats

Sold for £1,300


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A sedan chair, possibly built by Duvernoy, son of Avignon, circa 1762-5, with full gilded sculptures to the original exterior woodwork, colour paintings of the seasons to the panels, lined in original deep blue velvet with a single remaining silk roller blind, the interior has blue comb cartisane fringes with taffeta, glass pull strings together with brass window position stops, seat cushion and valance, the floor has the original leather covering, the front door glass has been replaced but the side glasses are original, 84cm wide x 99cm deep, 173cm high, together with two long black cloaks and two tricorn hats

The leather roof later replaced. the nailed leather rim of the top worn and with small losses. carved frame gillding dull and rubbed in parts. Hinged and carrying mounts in iron tarnished and a little rusty. the painted leather panels with chipping to paint around the edges where nailed in place.painted landscape to lower cartouches dry and faded and scuffed. Signs of old woodworn to base. right outside panel partially detached to lower section. left leather panel loose and detaching to back. Glass panels and front frame replaced. velvet interior worn. Locking plate missing to door. All over wear and scuffs commensurate with age and use.

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Auction: Fine Art & Antiques including Marine Paintings, 6th Feb, 2024

Chorley's Quarterly sale of Fine Art & Antiques features a collection of Marine Paintings spanning the 18th to the 20th century.

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