Lot 395
  • 395

A George II mahogany stool circa 1755

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
the over-upholstered rectangular seat raised on cabriole legs each carved with a stylized shell flanked by acanthus leaves and ending in pad feet.  One strut with chalke number A2341.

Provenance

Stair & Company, New York

Condition

Overall good condition; one leg with two replaced brackets; another leg with one replaced bracket; overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises; may have formerly been fitted with casters; some old worm damage to the seat rails.
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