Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2444Location: BostonDate / Time: February 15, 2009 11:00AM
Description:
Set of Six Classical Mahogany Carved Chairs, Boston, c. 1820-35, comprising five side and one armchair, refinished, armchair ht. 33 3/4, seat ht. 17, side chairs ht. 32 1/2, seat 16 3/4 in.
Literature: Magazine Antiques, May 1991, "Seating Furniture in Boston, 1810-1835," by Page Talbot, p. 967, Pl. XVIII, illustrates a chair with stylistic similarities.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
one chair with repaired splat; all chairs but one need upholstery.