Lot Essay
This type of chair falls into a group which is more commonly made in elmwood. This group typically has vertical backsplats carved as ears of corn, hence the common name for these chairs "korenaartjes".
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CIRCA 1800
Details
A set of twelve Dutch mahogany dining chairs
CIRCA 1800
Comprising ten side-chairs and two open armchairs, each with a pierced shield-shaped back with a floral carved toprail and vertical foliate splats, above a bow-fronted seat covered in striped green velvet, on fluted tapering legs (12)
CIRCA 1800
Comprising ten side-chairs and two open armchairs, each with a pierced shield-shaped back with a floral carved toprail and vertical foliate splats, above a bow-fronted seat covered in striped green velvet, on fluted tapering legs (12)
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