Lot 124
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A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS
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A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS

CIRCA 1800

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A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS
CIRCA 1800
Each with a tripod athenienne-shaped back with a pair of eagle heads, above a solid oval seat, on reeded sabre legs
36½ in. (92.5 cm.) high; 16¾ in. (42.5 cm.) wide; 15 in. (38 cm.) depth of seat (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

The chairs, with Grecian-scrolled feet and pelta-shield backs with eagle-heads, derive from a pattern in Thomas Sheraton's, Cabinet Dictionary, vol. I, 1803, pl. 31. A related set of four was sold by Major Bailey Worthington, Harrogate, Sotheby's, London, 30 September 1994, lot 119.

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