Pair of Federal carved mahogany shield-back side
Pair of Federal carved mahogany shield-back side chairs, Massachusetts, circa 1790.
H: 38 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: New Jersey Collection.
Condition Report: refinished surface and both likely with replaced shoes below splat; replaced section/patch at bottom of shield of one chair; scuffing to back of crest to same chair; other chair with repinned/repaired stiles, where they meet the crest rail--likely from splitting and becoming detached; fill to chip on leg of one; both retain corner block supports and are solid overall; upholstery newer, with some occasional stains commensurate with use; both retain old accession numbers
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Pair of Federal carved mahogany shield-back side chairs, Massachusetts, circa 1790.
H: 38 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: New Jersey Collection.
Condition Report: refinished surface and both likely with replaced shoes below splat; replaced section/patch at bottom of shield of one chair; scuffing to back of crest to same chair; other chair with repinned/repaired stiles, where they meet the crest rail--likely from splitting and becoming detached; fill to chip on leg of one; both retain corner block supports and are solid overall; upholstery newer, with some occasional stains commensurate with use; both retain old accession numbers