. . . "SOFA\nENGLISH; about 1759\nGilt wood, damask upholstery\n\nPart of a set of seat furniture designed by the architect James 'Athenian' Stuart (1713-88) for the Painted Room in Spencer House, St. James's, London, for Earl Spencer (1734-83). The execution is attributed to Thomas Vardy (d.1765), carver of Grosvenor Square. An armchair (W.9-1977) en suite is also displayed in this bay. The remainder of the set is on loan to Kenwood House. \n\nBought with a contribution from the Brigadier Clark Fund, through the National Art-Collections Fund. [pre October 2000]"@en .