Lot 10 , Churchill, Winston S. (1874-1965) - From Sir Winston’s London home at 28, Hyde Park Gate - Two similar Louis XVI provincial open armchairs

Churchill, Winston S. (1874-1965) - From Sir Winston’s London home at 28, Hyde Park Gate - Two similar Louis XVI provincial open armchairs, the stained beech frames, upholstered in pale blue cotton velvet, raised on tapered, fluted legs, one a replacement, together with the Knight, Frank and Rutley property auction sales brochure for 28, Hyde Park Gate, dated 28th October, 1965, where the chairs are illustrated in the Study, the KFR Country Life page advert for the sale and three black white original press photographs showing events outside the property, including riders offering birthday wishes to celebrate Sir Winston’s 86th birthday
£3,000-5,000

Condition:
In good restored condition, medium brown tone, signs of old restorations to cracks in the back and old worm holes, upholstery a little rubbed but still fair, joints of one chair a little wobbly, the other better.

Sold for £5,000