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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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.