A set of seven Anglo-Chinese hardwood dining chairs second half 18th century

with serpentine top rails and pierced splats, the drop-in seats on square chamfered legs and including an elbow chair having out-scrolled arms with stylised eagles head terminals

Very good overall condition, some re-enforcements to the corners of the seat rails, otherwise only a few minor old marks and scratches. The replacement drop in seats are very slightly too small so leave a 1/4 inch gap at the back. There is a crack to the top of one of the legs. Some of the chairs have some water stains. Good solid dining chairs of pleasing proportions. Please do not hesitate to contact Edward Rising on 020 7293 5507 or edward.rising@sothebys.com if you would like to discuss this lot further.
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