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Lot 282

282: Seven George III-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

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Description

Suite of Seven George III-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, consisting of two armchairs and five sidechairs, all with a domed and earred crest above a pierced and foliate-carved splat, the padded seat raised on cabriole legs headed by acanthine carving and ending in ball-and-claw feet, h. 39-1/2".

Condition

Handsome lot. Arms: One armrest needs tightening. The other example with a crack at both corners of the front seat rail and a loss to both scroll ends at the knee. Sides: One example with a restoration at the top rail and a scuffed loss to rear scroll at one front knee, another with these scuffed losses to both rear edges and another with a restored break at the seat rail along with a crack where one rear stile joins the rear seat rail. ***There is a seventh sidechair (not pictured) with losses to the scroll ends at both front knees, as well as an eighth available but lacking one front leg. Seats are drop-in.

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Starting Bid $1,200
Us Auction
Jul 27, 2012
Ended
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New Orleans Auction Galleries, Inc.

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