Family Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Open-Arm Chair attributed to Charleston, South Carolina, 1765-1775, mahogany throughout, rich reddish-brown color with traces of early surface, 39-1/2 x 28 x 20 in. (17 in. at seat), now set with a damask-upholstered loose cushion,. Condition: excellent condition overall with some cracks and repairs at curved arm attachments to stiles, patches and repairs at joint of arm supports to side rails, patch and repair at one rear square arm support, some later blocking under seat. Notes: Illustrated in Rauschenberg and Bivins, [The Furniture of Charleston 1680-182;0,] fig. CCH-30A, p. 396; recorded by MESDA, MRF 11.972. For the related Lucas Family chair, see Brunk Auctions, March 23, 2013, lot 458.; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Rauschenberg and Bivins note "probable ownership by Daniel Huger Horry (1737-1785) of Hampton Plantation, thence to…the Rutledge Family. By the early 20th century this chair and its mate were separated;

excellent condition overall with some cracks and repairs at curved arm attachments to stiles, patches and repairs at joint of arm supports to side rails, patch and repair at one rear square arm support, some later blocking under seat