George II walnut and cherrywood armchair, designed by John Vardy, probably executed by Thomas Vardy, c. 1755-60, the shaped rectangular back above out-scrolled arms with square Greek-key supports on square chamfered legs joined by pierced stretchers, with brocade upholstery, height 90 cm width 66 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, reference: Cf. For comparison lot 1021, Christie's, the Spencer house sale, July 2010