Lot 226

ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE GILBERT SCOTT (1811-1878) Y
THREE GOTHIC REVIVAL CHAIRS, POSSIBLY FOR PRESTON TOWN HALL, CIRCA 1870












Auction: Day One inc Contents from a London Apartment | Lots 197 to 333 | Wednesday 15th October
Description
oak, ebony and ivory inlay, with later close-nailed upholstery, comprising an ARMCHAIR, 53cm wide, 84cm high, 55cm deep; together with a PAIR OF SIDE CHAIRS, 48cm wide, 88.5cm high, 48cm deep (3)
Dimensions
48cm wide, 88.5cm high, 48cm deep
Provenance
Private collection, London
Footnote
Preston Town Hall was built between 1862 and 1866 but was destroyed by fire on the night of 15th March 1947 and subsequently demolished. This chair is thought to have formed part of the magnificent interiors.
Sold in compliance with UK Government and APHA regulations, with (non-transferable) exemption registration reference EGD7RDHR.











