Pair of Federal Carved Mahogany Square-back Side Chairs

Description:

Pair of Federal Carved Mahogany Square-back Side Chairs, probably Washington, D.C., c. 1800, the back centering a central rosette with flanking drapery, on a tapering panel with carved husk, overupholstered serpentine seats on square molded tapering legs, old surface, (imperfections),ht. 36 1/2, seat ht. 17 in.

Literature: American Furniture: The Federal Period, Charles F. Montgomery, 1966, p. 153, plate 106, illustrates an identical chair.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

in need of repair - breaks, etc.

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