Description:
Nine Late George III Mahogany Dining Chairs, England, early 19th century, with arched crest rail and flared pierced splat, shield-shaped seat, supported by straight legs and box stretcher, with later leather and nailhead covering, ht. 35 5/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Each chair with scattered nicks and abrasions throughout, leather dry, cracking, with losses. Numerous splits to splats of seat. One top rail broken. Scattered areas of professional restoration.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart 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.