Armchair, and its pair (V & A: W.18-1931), were sold by Sotheby's, 13 March 1931, lot 101, by order of the executors of the late Col. Abel Henry Smith, as part of the furnishings of Woodhall Park, Hertfordshire. Woodhall Park was built in 1778 by the architect Thomas Leverton (1743-1824) for Sir Thomas Rumbold (1736-1791). Col. Abel Henry Smith was the grandson of Abel Smith.
Full details at: Victoria & Albert Museum Collection: Furniture and Woodwork. Thanks to Allyson Take for help with this entry.
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Collector?
Yes
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Current Location
Victoria & Albert Museum
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Dispersal Date
30th Nov -0001
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Current Owner
Victoria & Albert Museum
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???? - 1848
Widow of prominent mahogany merchant and landowner
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
