An Australian cedar and upholstered chaise longue, by John Fletcher, circa 1845, the c-scroll carved back above a cushion seat, over-scrolled arm above a concave moulded edge, raised on tulip carved feet with ceramic castors, stamped 'J. FLETCHER CARVER' to the rail, 201 cm long. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney Other Notes: John Fletcher worked as a wood carver in Sydney between 1844 and 1851. Some references place him at Clarence Street Sydney between 1844 and 1847 and at Edward Street Balmain in 1851. Reference: A large cedar sideboard, circa 1845, stamped J. FLETCHER CARVER, Vickers & Hoad Auctions, Directors Selection, lot 152, 19th May 2013. A cedar chiffonier, circa 1845, stamped 'FLETCHER', Sotheby's Australia, The Keith Okey Collection, lot 331, 15 & 16 May 2010