$7,000
English, late 19th/ early 20th century. A set of twelve Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs comprising 10 side chairs and 2 armchairs, each with triple scalloped tassel adorned seat back with rosette ears over a pierced Gothic splat with central swag suspended from rosettes, surmounting a trapezoidal padded seat with striped satin upholstery, altogether raised on four legs - at front with cabriole legs with acanthine knees terminating in ball and claw feet, and at back with straight legs on pad feet - the armchairs with serpentine arms with scrolling acanthine handgrips. Each chair approximate height 38.875", depth 23", seat height 20", seat depth 18.75". Side chair width 23.5", armchair width 25.5". Provenance: Walker McIntyre Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, whereby acquired by a Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
