New England, 18th century, each with yolk crest over a vase form splat, balloon slip seats, on cabriole legs with pad feet and stretchers, period slip seats, 39-1/2 in. - Provenance: Sotheby's New York, January 2017, Lot 4303; Private South Carolina Collection later nails at stretchers, typical cracks at crest rails, some repinning at seat frame joints, one replaced seat frame block, some wear at underside of feet (no repairs found), finish wear and distress (one chair more than the other), one with minor crack at rear leg, other minor distress consistent with age and use