A set of eight George III style upholstered and mahogany side chairs 18th/19th century

the arched backs and square seats covered in damask, on chamfered square legs united by H-shaped stretchers, fabric distressed

Illustrated Gordon Nares, Country Life, Newton Surmaville, Somerset - III, September 19th 1952, p. 846, fig. 7 in the library

In country house condition with abrasions and wear to the mahogany components and some traces of worm. Two of the chairs have loss of polish to the mahogany and may have been subject to condensation and unsatisfactory storage conditions during their history. One of these chairs with partial unfaded replacement of the damask on the seat. All chairs have faded and severely worn damask which includes tears and some partial removal of fabric to inspect constructional details. An attractive set of chairs of used appearance and accommodating proportions. To discuss this lot in greater detail please call Edward Rising or David Macdonald on 0207 293 5107 or 0207 293 5507.
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