A PAIR OF GEORGE II WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS , CIRCA 1730 | Christie's

Sale 1285

IMPORTANT ENGLISH FURNITURE

New York

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17 October 2003

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Lot 210 | THE PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTOR (LOTS 204-219) Read more

A PAIR OF GEORGE II WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS

CIRCA 1730

Price realised

USD 7,170

Estimate

USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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A PAIR OF GEORGE II WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS
Circa 1730
Each with a rectangular padded back and seat covered in teal courduroy above foliate-headed cabriole legs ending in pad feet, each with paper label inscribed in ink #3193 (2)
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THE PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTOR
(LOTS 204-219)
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