Three Bannister-back Armchairs and a Side Chair

Description:

Three Bannister-back Armchairs and a Side Chair, 18th century, (imperfections),ht. to 45 in.
Estimate $150-250

all appear to have height loss, three with 15" seat height, one with 16 but still seems a bit short, each needs new seats, the smaller painted armchair is repainted over a red with flakes and losses to paint throughout, larger painted with replaced arm supports, repainted, unpainted armchair with repair to cresting, split to one arm, and was once fitted with rockers which have been removed and patched, and the side chair is with losses to the cresting and finials, splits and gouges to the legs.


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