Lot Essay
A set of seven chairs with similar pierced shield backs were sold by Mrs. Oliver Colthurst, Pitchford Hall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Christie's house sale, 28-29 September 1992, lot 151.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
(Lots 177-181)
A SET OF EIGHT VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DINING-CHAIRS
OF GEORGE III STYLE
Details
A SET OF EIGHT VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DINING-CHAIRS
Of George III style
Including two open armchairs, each with a shield-shaped back with pierced central splat centred by sheaves of wheat and a husk-trail above a satinwood inlaid oval panel, above a padded seat covered in green and floral-striped material on square tapering legs with spade feet, joined by an H-shaped stretcher, some chairs with later blocks, restorations (8)
Of George III style
Including two open armchairs, each with a shield-shaped back with pierced central splat centred by sheaves of wheat and a husk-trail above a satinwood inlaid oval panel, above a padded seat covered in green and floral-striped material on square tapering legs with spade feet, joined by an H-shaped stretcher, some chairs with later blocks, restorations (8)