Pair George Bullock part ebonized oak benches, c. 1815, England, each with a rectangular seat and antique tapestry cushion, flanked by reeded armrests terminating in flowerheads with stylized tulip uprights, the scalloped seatrail with molded half-roundels, on turned tapering reeded legs, unmarked, 24"h x 24"l x 17"w, 20"h (to seat)

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Seema Boesky; Christie's New York, October 17, 1997 - Sold $27,600

Notes/Literature: A pair of window seats from this distinctive group was supplied by Bullock to Matthew Robinson Boulton for Great Tew Park in 1817 and was sold in Christie's House Sale, 27-29 May 1987, lot 31. Others from this group include a pair sold Christie's London, 19 November 1987, lot 19; another pair sold Christie's London, 14 April 1988, lot 15 and a further pair from Strelley Lodge, Nottinghamshire, sold Christie's London, 13 April 1989, lot 21.

Good, finish likely refreshed, some restorations, mostly reinforcement under the seat, worn and faded upholstery, lacking one scallop drop under seat **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. 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.