Lot Essay
A closely related set of four chairs with the distinctive tasselled splat was sold from the important collection of Fred Skull, Christie's, London, 23 April 1953 (£441 to Phillips of Hitchin).
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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS
SECOND HALF 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
A PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS
SECOND HALF 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The scrolled foliate-carved top rail above a pierced shell and foliate carved splat above red velvet drop-in seat, the gadrooned apron above cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet, the drop-in seats later
37 in. (94 cm.) high; 23 in. (59 cm) wide; 23 in. (59 cm) deep
SECOND HALF 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The scrolled foliate-carved top rail above a pierced shell and foliate carved splat above red velvet drop-in seat, the gadrooned apron above cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet, the drop-in seats later
37 in. (94 cm.) high; 23 in. (59 cm) wide; 23 in. (59 cm) deep
Provenance
Acquired in America before 1972 and thence by descent
Brought to you by
Carys Bingham
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