A Set of Ten Classical Mahogany Dining Chairs

A Set of Ten Classical Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th Century

chairs and slip seats marked III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIII, X, XI, XII, one chair marked II with slip seat marked I and another chair marked VIII with slip seat marked III.
Height 32 1/2 inches.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from a Private Chicago Collection American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
In overall fine and stable condition. Retaining an even finish and patina throughout, though refinished. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Age cracks visible, in particular to the carved cornucopia splat. One crestrail having an old 1" x 1" loss along the proper left edge. Three examples having old losses to one of the patera on the side of the crestrail. One example lacking a 2" x 2" portion of the scrolled cornucopia.