Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair white painted A superb set of eight

A superb set of eight carved mahogany dining chairs attributed to Samuel Norman supplied to a member of the Pakington family (likely Sir Herbert Pakington

The subtle beauty of these tables resides in their exceptional timber and the fine quality tulipwood inlay

(illustration 309) from Heveningham Hall

1778 and another suite of 16 armchairs was supplied to Burton Constable

Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair white painted A superb set of eightMahogany open armchair of generous proportions, attributed to John Cobb and or the St. Martins Lane Syndicate. With upholstered seat and back, the back having an unusual bombe shape with padded arms and carved show wood supports, the seat supported by four carved cabriole legs. Circa 1755. Similar examples, Lot 189, Christies NY, 12 15 15, Christies London, 11 29 01, Lot 90, Christies London, 4 19 01, Lot 60) show related traits to this example. Ht.