Live Auction 16722The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller: English & European Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations, Part II
A GEORGE I WALNUT ARMCHAIR
Lot 642

A GEORGE I WALNUT ARMCHAIR

CIRCA 1720

Closed10 May 2018

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USD 20,000

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A GEORGE I WALNUT ARMCHAIR
CIRCA 1720
With cartouche-form back flanked by open scroll arms above a concave seat upholstered in associated 18th century needlework, raised on cabriole legs joined by a turned H stretcher, with inventory label inscribed D.R. 53.1891, restorations

Acquired from Needham's Antiques, New York, December 1961 as a Christmas present from Peggy Rockefeller to David Rockefeller.

Specialist note

This armchair was given to me as a Christmas present by Peggy in 1961. It has become one of our very favorite pieces of furniture because of its unusual design and beautiful needlework.
D. R.