A matched set of six Italian walnut side chairs early 18th Century

each with an arched padded back and seat on baluster turned legs with conforming front-rail and H-shaped stretchers, restorations to legs (6)

Christie's London, 9th November 2006, lot 370.

Comprising of 3 pairs of chairs. Pair 1. With walnut framed backs. Good overall condition, the joints are a little loose. One chair has a repaired break to the back with later inserts. Both chairs have old woodworm holes with some fragmentation and areas of filler. The back legs have been re-tipped. Pair 2. The larger pair. Good overall condition with some old woodworm and chips. Pair 3. The smaller pair. Good condition. The joints are a little loose. Old woodworm holes with some chips and fragmentation and areas of filler. One chair has two spliced legs and all the legs on all the chairs have been re-tipped.
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