23rd Mar, 2023 11:00 EDT
The Legacy of Merrywood: The Estate of Alan I and Dianne Kay
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A pair of George II carved walnut armchairs
circa 1730
With carved and pierced vasiform splats having tassel, heart, acanthus, and scroll motifs, shaped crests, scrolled arms with acanthus carving and lion’s head terminals, and cabriole legs with shell and rocaille motifs terminating in hairy paw feet, custom upholstery.
H: 37 1/2 in. W: 27 1/2 in. D: 22 in.
Provenance
Ex. Collection of Lady Bailey, Leeds Castle.
G. Randall Inc., Fine Antiques and Works of Art, Alexandria, Virginia.
Acquired directly from the above in 1983.
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
Sold for $21,420
Estimated at $8,000 - $12,000
With carved and pierced vasiform splats having tassel, heart, acanthus, and scroll motifs, shaped crests, scrolled arms with acanthus carving and lion’s head terminals, and cabriole legs with shell and rocaille motifs terminating in hairy paw feet, custom upholstery.
Provenance
Ex. Collection of Lady Bailey, Leeds Castle.
G. Randall Inc., Fine Antiques and Works of Art, Alexandria, Virginia.
Acquired directly from the above in 1983.
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
