A George III mahogany hall chair by Thomas Chippendale, A George III mahogany hall chair by Thomas Chippendale, c.1775, the circular patera-carved back with beaded detail, above a dished seat and a plain frieze punctuated with floral rosettes, raised on tapering fluted supports, terminating in peg feet, 47cm wide 51cm deep 98cm high The present example is identical in design to a set of ten supplied to Sir Gilbert Heathcote at Normanton Hall c.1775-1780. For a pair of similar painted examples, see: Christie's, 'Thomas Chippendale: 300 Years', 5 July 2018, lot 7. Literature: C Gilbert, 'The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale', p.96 fig.154. Condition Report: Some fading and wear to back and seat. General marks, knocks and scratches, particularly to the seat. Two small areas of repair to the top edge of the back. Small splits and knocks to the back. Some separation to joints at the back of the seat where it meets the back of the chair. Small knocks and wear to supports. Vacant holes to the underside of each foot. Structurally sound with areas of good colour and deep patination to the legs and edge of the back. General wearmensurate with age and use.