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PAIR OF FEDERAL CARVED ARMCHAIRS. Probably N

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PAIR OF FEDERAL CARVED ARMCHAIRS.

Probably New York, early 19th century, mahogany and ash. Square backs with fan carved crests and four turned and reeded spindles. Serpentine arms with curved arm supports. Reeded tapered front legs end in spade feet, raked rear legs. Overupholstered seats in pale gold stripe. Refinished. Repairs at arm supports. 19 1/2"h. seats, 34 1/2"h. overall. Sold at Garth's, July 18, 2004, lot 172.

See Montgomery, American Furniture, The Federal Period, Pl. 61 & 62; also see Kane, "300 years of American Seating Furniture" Pl.149, for very similar chairs. For a pair of chairs that appear to be by the same maker, see Northeast Auctions, August 8, 2004, lot 1333.

Condition: Both chairs have glued repair on the ends of the arms and one has repair where the arm meets the stile.

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