British, 18th century, mahogany throughout, in the Chinese taste with curved fretwork backs, saddle seats with tufted upholstery with brass tacking, shaped legs with stretchers, mellow brown color, 34-3/4 x 23-1/2 x 23 in.

Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, October 17, 2015 lot 576 ($21,250); A Prominent Charleston Estate

very good overall, crack at one rear leg, repairs at two front leg attachments, one spliced at top with patch and later screw, bumps and wear at legs with some puppy chew at leg backs, some areas of later color, some distress to moldings at back of seat frame, surface wear with sun fading at backs, modern upholstery in good condition, not examined under upholstery