10-09-201510-10-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2850BBoston
October 9, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Six George III Mahogany Side Chairs

Sell one like this
$677$550
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2850BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 10, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Six George III Mahogany Side Chairs, England, early 19th century, with carved crest rail with floral and foliate scrolls, rosette-carved ears, reticulated baluster-form splat, acanthus carved knee terminating in claw-and-ball foot, ht. 37 3/4 in.

N.B. Property sold to benefit the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Estimate $400-600

One splat is missing components, another with cracks to splat, reglued, needs securing; joints on some need tightening. Some splits to wood, abrasions, overall signs of wear. Corner blocks on some have been replaced or have been repaired, need securing. See images.


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