Nice European Baroque walnut wing chair, Early 18th c., possibly English (William & Mary), with notched back and scrolled arms covered in a Burgundy velvet and damask, on squared cabriole legs joined by shaped stretcher, 51"h x 30"w x 31"d

Provenance: Estate of Huguette Clark; French & Co., NY

Notes/Literature: Huguette Marcelle Clark (1906-2011) was an heiress and philanthropist, who became well known again late in life as a recluse, living in a hospital for more than 20 years while her mansions remained empty. She was an accomplished artist and musician, having studied under famous portrait painter Tadeusz Styka, and her paintings were exhibited at the Corocoran Gallery, Washington in 1925

Fair, structurally sound, lacking loose seat cushion, worn threadbare upholstery, nicks and small losses around feet, insect damage