A set of six Dutch marquetry walnut dining chairs, mid 18th ...
Hammer
£600
A set of six Dutch marquetry walnut dining chairs, mid 18th century, each with a shell carved foliate crest over a vasiform splat inlaid with a jardinere of blooms, flowerheads detailed with ivory, over a serpentine drop-in seat, conforming inlaid apron, upon leaf moulded cabriole front legs extending to ball and claw feet, back swept rear legs united by a curved 'H' cross stretcher, 117cm H, seat height 48cm x 51cm W x 42cm D (at fault, historic worm and repairs)
Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: GP3YMC9L
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All chairs with extensive historic woodworm, particularly to the rear of the chair.
Multiple minor chips and losses to the veneer, all chairs with iron brackets added to the underside.
One chair seat has 'sunk' , two of the chairs with minor play in the joints, the other four relatively firm.
Please see additional images for examples of the issues.
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Hammer
£600
A set of six Dutch marquetry walnut dining chairs, mid 18th century, each with a shell carved foliate crest over a vasiform splat inlaid with a jardinere of blooms, flowerheads detailed with ivory, over a serpentine drop-in seat, conforming inlaid apron, upon leaf moulded cabriole front legs extending to ball and claw feet, back swept rear legs united by a curved 'H' cross stretcher, 117cm H, seat height 48cm x 51cm W x 42cm D (at fault, historic worm and repairs)
Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: GP3YMC9L
More Information
All chairs with extensive historic woodworm, particularly to the rear of the chair.
Multiple minor chips and losses to the veneer, all chairs with iron brackets added to the underside.
One chair seat has 'sunk' , two of the chairs with minor play in the joints, the other four relatively firm.
Please see additional images for examples of the issues.
