Mallett Autumn 2008
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LONDON
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT SETTEE An unusual small-scale Queen Anne walnut settee having a serpentine back and outscrolled arms. It is supported on cabriole legs at the front with carved shells at the knee and terminates in pad feet. The settee is now upholstered in late 17th century English needlework. England, circa 1710 Back height: 381/4 in (97cm) Seat height: 213/4in (55cm) Width: 44in (112cm) Depth: 28in (71cm)
MALLETT
The wool and silk needlework is beautiful. Of English origin, circa 1700, it is of cross-stitch worked in wool with silk highlights, the brightest yellow shade and the now faded light pink. The white silkwork background has been replaced later but is wholly appropriate. The knot strapwork and leaf design is ultimately related to Renaissance lace and cutwork
NEW YORK
patterns, adapted from pattern books and used in bed hangings, for upholstery and in small-scale on costume and in 17th century English samplers. This textile has been saved, restored and fitted to the settee in keeping with early 18th century use. F2I0501
FERDINAND VON RAYSKI A Golden Pheasant A naturalistically rendered watercolour of a golden pheasant. Signed and dated. Germany, circa 1826 Framed height: 231/2in (60cm) Framed width: 28in (71cm) P2I0169
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