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Sofa c.1828-9
Gilded mahogany, tapestry | 116.5 x 174.5 x 84.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 33710
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Four gilded mahogany, rectangular-backed sofas, the top rail carved with waterleaves and ribbon-bound laurel swags; square outsplayed back legs and carved front legs with palm leaves, the frame with applied gilt bronze ornaments of rosettes, laurel trails, anthemions. Upholstered in tapestry.
Provenance
Part of the group of furniture and furnishings supplied between 1827 and 1829 to King George IV by the partnership of Morel and Seddon. Nicholas Morel had formerly worked for The Prince of Wales, later George IV, at Carlton House and the Royal Pavilion at Brighton. Subsequently, he was commissioned to design and furnish the newly built apartments designed by Sir Jeffry Wyattville (1766-1840) for the King at Windsor Castle. In order to fulfil the contract he entered into partnership with George Seddon III whose family had large and long established furniture workshops in Aldersgate Street in the City of London.
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Medium and techniques
Gilded mahogany, tapestry
Measurements
116.5 x 174.5 x 84.0 cm (whole object)
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