A George III mahogany desk chair circa 1800

covered with burgundy leather, the square back with a pierced anthemion carved cresting, with reeded downswept arms and bowed seat, on ring turned tapering legs surmounted by roundels, restorations to seat rails

This chair is in good restored condition. The frame has been recently repolished and the leather upholstery is new and in good condition. The seat rails have later strengtheners added within the existing rails and there are signs of old worm damage. The rear seat rail is probably a replacement. For further information on this Lot, please contact the English Furniture Department on 00 44 (0) 207 293-5470.
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