Group of six Classical carved mahogany side chairs
Group of six Classical carved mahogany side chairs. Boston, MA, circa 1830.
H: 32 in. PROVENANCE: Property from a Philadelphia, PA Collection.
Part of the furnishings acquired during the extensive restoration, completed in 1981, of Drumthwacket, the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey located in Princeton. In a controversial decision Governor Kean sold antiques acquired for the historic 1833 mansion. Acquired by the present owner at this auction in 1983.
Condition Report: comfortable and sturdy; wonderful figuring throughout; a few with some repairs/patches to stile/crest joints; one chair with repaired break to one stile; upholstery is later, with some expected wear from use.
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Group of six Classical carved mahogany side chairs. Boston, MA, circa 1830.
H: 32 in. PROVENANCE: Property from a Philadelphia, PA Collection.
Part of the furnishings acquired during the extensive restoration, completed in 1981, of Drumthwacket, the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey located in Princeton. In a controversial decision Governor Kean sold antiques acquired for the historic 1833 mansion. Acquired by the present owner at this auction in 1983.
Condition Report: comfortable and sturdy; wonderful figuring throughout; a few with some repairs/patches to stile/crest joints; one chair with repaired break to one stile; upholstery is later, with some expected wear from use.