George II mahogany library armchair, ex-Rosenbach, 1740-1780, England, the rectangular padded back, armrests and trapezoidal seat upholstered in a textured blue and cream velvet, the arm supports carved with foliage, on cabriole legs carved with lions-head masks on the knee, terminating in paw feet, 39"h x 32"w x 28"d, 17" (to seat)

Provenance: Sold to benefit the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia

Fair, shows age and use, break in back inner framing with movement in backrest, worn upholstery, scattered nicks, scratches, and small losses to wood, possibly old repairs, wood loss to one foot **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.