Lot 591

Pair of George III Carved Mahogany Side Chairs

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

probably British, circa 1800, each with carved and pierced splat, over the rail upholstered serpentine seats on tapered square legs with stretchers, set on casters, fern and leaf decorated upholstery, 38-1/2 x 22 x 20 in., seat height 18 in.

Note: While these chairs relate closely to Connecticut and Rhode Island examples, the secondary woods suggest a British origin.

Condition

old surface, one with scratches at crest and one rear style, some minor infill at seat rails