Description:
Small Upholstered Mahogany Armchair, England or America, late 18th century, the serpentine crest above shaped arms, and straight seat rail above square tapering legs joined by an H-stretcher, ht. 40 1/4, seat ht. 17 in.
Estimate $400-600
the upholstery has some minor imperfections, there are minor cracks and old nail/tack holes at tops of a leg or two, the cross-stretcher is half-dovetailed as usual. The upholstery has not been removed to look at the chair's construction.
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Keywords
United KingdomStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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