A MATCHED SET OF FOUR WALNUT AND NEEDLEWORK UPHOLSTERED CHAIRSCIRCA 1685 AND LATER To include two

A MATCHED SET OF FOUR WALNUT AND NEEDLEWORK UPHOLSTERED CHAIRSCIRCA 1685 AND LATER To include two armchairsThe largest chair 92cm high, 59cm wide, 50cm deep overallFor a single chair of the period of related form and without needlework upholstery, see Christie's, London, The Country House, 7th July 2015, Lot 231 (£1,500). Condition Report: Please note, this is a matched set of similar chairs and were not made as a matching set. Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use, old chips and splits. some old repairs, some lossesOld worm damage as expected, most noticeably to seat rails but all appear solid of structure overall. All chairs overall of solid structure. Various old glued repairs and re-glued joints. Loss and tears to needlework covers as photographed, The needlework and upholstery is likely 20th century but in keeping with period taste. Armchair 1 ; Both rear feet re-tipped approx 4cm, one rear leg with slender spliced strip up the height of the inside edge. Atleast 3 of the seat rails may be old replacements. Armchair 2 ; both rear feet re-tipped similarly to armchair 1. Atleast 3 of the seat rails may be old replacements. The lower stretchers are likely old honest and faithful replacements. The upright supporting one arm has a drilled dowel supporting, evidence of glue and losses adjacent. This chair incorporates beech elements. (mainly legs and stretchers) the fronts legs and stretchers may be later replacements. Side Chair 1; Appears constructed of walnut, beech and fruitwood. The feet are well matched replacements. Side Chair 2; comments as Side Chair 1. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer