Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair white painted Martin’s Lane Syndicate

Martin’s Lane Syndicate

(illustration 309) from Heveningham Hall

English brass production boomed in the 18th century with developments in the smelting of zinc

It has long been alleged that Lady Conyngham stole items from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle as George IV lay dying and this led to a long-running series of legal repercussions

Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair white painted Martin’s Lane SyndicateMahogany 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.