$1,599
Pair of Georgian Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs, England, 19th century, each carved overall, with acanthus-decorated serpentine crest, red silk-covered back and seat, open curvate arms, shaped apron with centralized shell motif, and legs with foliate knees extending to hairy paw feet, ht. 45 1/8, wd. 27 1/2, dp. 31 in. Estimate $500-700 Each have repairs to arms. Overall signs of age-typical wear to each including rubbing, nicks and scuffs, some wear to feet, recovered, white accretion/surface grime (possibly paint) on back of one of the chair frames at top. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-01-12
