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A CHAIR GIVEN BY KAY THOMPSON TO HILARY KNIGHT.
A Rococo-style wooden chair, decorated by Hilary Knight, in red-and-gilt and upholstered by him in star-decorated velour with gold brocade border,

5 December 2018, 10:00 EST
New York

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A CHAIR GIVEN BY KAY THOMPSON TO HILARY KNIGHT.

A Rococo-style wooden chair, decorated by Hilary Knight, in red-and-gilt and upholstered by him in star-decorated velour with gold brocade border, 945 x 645 x 800 mm.

This chair was in large part a gift from Kay Thompson. However, she only gave him two thirds and had him pay the other, just like their contract for Eloise. Unfortunately the original paint did not adhere to the surface. Mr. Knight then repainted it in the same color scheme and replaced the seat with a yard of star-studded velour he found at an antique fair.

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