Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London.
Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
Condition report:
Some old worm holes evident in areas.
Worn, fading, minor shrinkage, scuffs and knocks commensurate with use and age.
Some more water marks to the back of one.
Some reblocking to the seat rails.
Fading and wear to the needlework seat covers, one with small patches fraying.
