Lot Essay
A set of ten chairs of this model was sold anonymously, Sotheby's London, 7 July 1989, lot 85
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A SET OF EIGHT GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING-CHAIRS, each with pierced rectangular back below a panelled toprail with fluted stiles and three central pilasters headed by stiff-leaf capitals, the dished padded seat covered in close-nailed pink velvet and on square tapering fluted legs and splayed feet, stamped ID, later blocks in addition to the original cross-struts, minor restorations and one with repair to top of back leg, with plastic labels of Norman Adams Ltd (8)
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A SET OF EIGHT GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING-CHAIRS, each with pierced rectangular back below a panelled toprail with fluted stiles and three central pilasters headed by stiff-leaf capitals, the dished padded seat covered in close-nailed pink velvet and on square tapering fluted legs and splayed feet, stamped ID, later blocks in addition to the original cross-struts, minor restorations and one with repair to top of back leg, with plastic labels of Norman Adams Ltd (8)
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