PROBABLY NEW YORK, 1810-1820

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A FEDERAL MAHOGANY LYRE BACK ARMCHAIR
Probably New York, 1810-1820
The tablet crest above a lyre form splat terminating in phoenix heads, over a ring-turned slat flanked by molded stiles above molded arms and arm supports over a shaped upholstered seat, on molded legs, fitted with castors
34¾in. high

Lot Essay

A pair of side chairs matching this armchair were offered in these Rooms, 19 January 1990, lot 699. Another closely related pair of side chairs is illustrated in Sack, American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection, vol. III, p. 807.

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