A SET OF EIGHT GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING-CHAIRS , CIRCA 1778, AND RE-RAILED | Christie's

Sale 1559

Important English Furniture

New York

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18 October 2005

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Lot 447

A SET OF EIGHT GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING-CHAIRS

CIRCA 1778, AND RE-RAILED

Price realised

USD 19,200

Estimate

USD 20,000 - USD 30,000

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A SET OF EIGHT GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING-CHAIRS
CIRCA 1778, AND RE-RAILED
Comprising two armchairs and six side chairs, each with a pierced shield-shaped back centering a foliate-filled athenienne above a serpentine seat covered in teal silk damask on square tapering legs (8)
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