A MATCHED SET OF TWELVE IRISH GEORGE II STYLE STAINED-WALNUT DINING CHAIRS

LATE 19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY BY MICHAEL BUTLER OF DUBLIN

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A MATCHED SET OF TWELVE IRISH GEORGE II STYLE STAINED-WALNUT DINING CHAIRS
Late 19th Century, possibly by Michael Butler of Dublin
Comprising two armchairs and ten side chairs, each with a waved crestrail centered by a shell over a pierced foliate-carved vasiform splat above a padded seat covered in multicolored wool over foliate-headed cabriole legs ending in paw feet, some with stamped numbers to insides of leg brackets, variations to carving, repairs, replacements (12)

Provenance

Acquired from R.& G. Antiques, Dallas.

Lot Essay

This set of chairs, possibly made by a firm such as Michael Butler of Dublin, displays many of the characteristics of Irish chairs of the mid-18th Century. The square lion-paw foot, flatly carved apron and pierced vase-shaped splat and 'open' scrolls at the top of the legs are all features found on Irish furniture. The Butler firm was a retailer and manfacturer, specialized in reproducing Irish 18th Century furniture.

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