Set of Six Needlepoint Covered Side Chairs circa 1760 secretaire English circa 1775

English circa 1775

both in the height of sixty inches and in the breadth of forty inches

the bases inset with blue stone lozenges

John Henry Vivian

Set of Six Needlepoint Covered Side Chairs circa 1760 secretaire English circa 1775An unusual set of six needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving, the feet having applied block molding. Gros and petit point wool and silk needlepoint, French 18th century with restoration consistent with age. Ex collection Tom Devenish. Ex Collection Walter Stern sold at Parke Bernet Galleries, March 15, 1941, formerly with carved support brackets. In addition,