John Vardy
Stool for the Palm Room, Spencer House, London (one of a pair)

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MakerAttributed to John Vardy (English, 1718–1765)English, 1718–1765

CultureEnglish

Titles

Stool for the Palm Room, Spencer House, London (one of a pair)

Datec. 1757

PlaceEngland

MediumLimewood, gilt, and upholstery (not original)

DimensionsOverall: 17 × 26 1/2 × 22 in. (43.2 × 67.3 × 55.9 cm)

Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III

Object number94.903.2

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Rienzi

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FURNITURE

ProvenanceJohn, later 1st Earl Spencer, Spencer House, London, (probably) 1757; by descent to George John, 2nd Earl Spencer then the Spencer family; [H. Blairman & Sons, London]; Sir Alexander Korda; Mrs. A. I. Metcalfe; [Sotheby's London, June 4, 1976, lot 99]; [Hotspur, London, 1977]; purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1994.

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