*Fine pair George III carved mahogany library armchairs (2pcs)
Description: *Fine pair George III carved mahogany library armchairs third quarter 18th century, serpentine crestrail, upholstered back and seat, padded armrest with scroll-and-foliate carved supports, leading to blind fret-carved square legs joined by pierce-carved stretchers; BH40" SH16" W29" D30" (2pcs)
Provenance: Tate & Hall, New York, 1931
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Virgil Hickox
Parke-Bernet, New York 1 May 1971 (Sale 3200, Lot 151)
Estate of Katrina Hickox Becker
Other Notes: Accompanied by copy of the Parke-Bernet catalogue's illustrated pages
Condition: Condition statement: Old repairs to stretchers and some to carving. One chair reworked; front legs appear replaced. Scratches, scuffs and nicks to woodwork.
*** Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that an object is free of defects or restoration. Condition reports are prepared by request on a 'first come, first served' basis. For more information please read paragraph #9 of Terms and Condition of Sale.
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Description: *Fine pair George III carved mahogany library armchairs third quarter 18th century, serpentine crestrail, upholstered back and seat, padded armrest with scroll-and-foliate carved supports, leading to blind fret-carved square legs joined by pierce-carved stretchers; BH40" SH16" W29" D30" (2pcs)
Provenance: Tate & Hall, New York, 1931
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Virgil Hickox
Parke-Bernet, New York 1 May 1971 (Sale 3200, Lot 151)
Estate of Katrina Hickox Becker
Other Notes: Accompanied by copy of the Parke-Bernet catalogue's illustrated pages
Condition: Condition statement: Old repairs to stretchers and some to carving. One chair reworked; front legs appear replaced. Scratches, scuffs and nicks to woodwork.
*** Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that an object is free of defects or restoration. Condition reports are prepared by request on a 'first come, first served' basis. For more information please read paragraph #9 of Terms and Condition of Sale.