circa 1800, rectangular seatback centered by a fluted panel, pierced slatted back, scrolled arms with floral medallion terminals, sloped uprights, seat with horsehair upholstery, tapered legs, spade feet, 36-3/4 x 21-1/4 x 17 in.

Provenance: Gift of Mrs. E.C. Philip, New York, NY, 1925; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

chairs are overall structurally sound except at breaks along seatback slats, one arm is somewhat loose at joints, both chairs with repairs at all arm joints, repairs and later screws and upright joints at seat, both chairs with breaks at back slats, replaced glue blocks, horsehair upholstery in generally good condition with some missing and worn studs, other general wear as expected with age and use