A lot comprising two distinct mahogany side chairs. The first is a George III style chair in the Chippendale manner, featuring a shaped top rail with shell-carved motifs at the ears and a finely pierced splat with interlaced scrollwork and a heart-shaped cutout. It is supported by square-section legs joined by stretchers. The second is a mid-Victorian balloon-back chair featuring a waisted frame and an elaborately scrolled cresting rail. The central splat includes a recessed shield-shaped cartouche, and the chair stands on turned and tapered front legs with sabre rear legs. Both chairs are currently dressed with loose tapestry-weave covers depicting elephants and figures in an Eastern style. Beneath these covers, the George III style chair has brown velvet-effect upholstery, while the Victorian chair features a red and black chequered fabric secured with brass nailhead trim.
Condition report:
The George III style chair exhibits a visible horizontal repair across the upper portion of the pierced splat. Both chairs show significant signs of age and use, including widespread scuffing, scratches, and loss to the polished mahogany finish, particularly on the legs and backrests. The underlying upholstery on both items shows wear consistent with age.
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