Armchairs British, circa 1760, each with serpentine crest rail and over-upholstered backs and seats, molded and down-swept arms and arm supports, molded square legs with stretchers, 40 in., arms, legs and stretchers in excellent condition with typical light surface wear, some stains and light wear to upholstery; not examined under upholstery. Provenance: Each chair with early label "Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art"; Sotheby's New York, Tom Devenish: The Collection - Highly Important English Furniture, New York, 24 April 2008, lot 94 arms, legs and stretchers in excellent condition with typical light surface wear, some stains and light wear to upholstery; not examined under upholstery