Lot 1138
1138
A PAIR OF REGENCE WALNUT CHAISES
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A PAIR OF REGENCE WALNUT CHAISES

CIRCA 1730

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A PAIR OF REGENCE WALNUT CHAISES
CIRCA 1730
Each with shaped rectangular back and seat upholstered in close-nailed pale blue silk velvet, the seat rail centred by a lambrequin, the cabriole legs headed by shells and terminating in associated brass hoof sabots, restoration to one back leg, the sabots replaced
40 in. (102 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide (2)
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Lot Essay

These chairs show features typical of the Régence style, such as upholstered uprights of the back. A related pair of chairs was sold, Christie's, New York, 29 September 1999, lot 80. A related set of chaises was sold, Christie's, London, from the De Trafford Collection, 3 March 1994, lot 157.

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