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Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

$20,655.22

£15,000

€17,529.17

CA$28,255.61

A$30,797.17

CHF 16,282.20

MX$370,739.54

NOK 206,661.63

SEK 189,466.47

DKK 130,943.74

About the Item

An exceptionally, rare 18th century, upholstered, elm, wing armchair with a scalloped back from Notley Priory The Collection of Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver by Descent - Acquired with a rare, scalloped back wing armchair from the Estate of Vivien Leigh’s daughter - The striking, scallop shaped back and wings suggest that this was chair was made as a useable, statement piece for an entrance hall or another room in a large, draughty country house. It is really comfortable and cozy to sit in, enveloping and protecting the sitter from draughts. - The chair was acquired by Leigh Olivier, along with another wing armchair of rare shell back form for its rare transitional design; the striking shaped back and wings, straight legs and stretcher are a Georgian feature and the ‘c’ scroll legs derive from the late 17th century. - Leigh Olivier were one of Hollywood's most charismatic, power couples. These chairs represent a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of history from the golden age of movie making having been used by the couple and countless stars, politicians, royalty and socialites who they entertained. - Acquired for the drawing room at Notley Abbey. - Reference : The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria Albert Museum, London, THM/433/5/1). - Re-upholstered in a two-tone, sage green Rubelli silk damask, similar to the original, trimmed with handmade and dyed passmenterie to match Measures: Back height 139 cm., 54 ½ inches Seat height 51cm., 20 inches Width 83cm., 32½ inches Depth 62cm., 24½ inches.

Dimensions:
Height: 54.73 in (139 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)Seat Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)
Style:
William and Mary (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Elm,Joinery
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
Early 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1700
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Ends of back legs tipped due to wear Reupholstered Small losses.
Seller Location:
BUNGAY, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3867320142202

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