Lot 478
  • 478

A pair of William IV mahogany needlework-upholstered stools circa 1835

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
each over-upholstered seat centered by embroidered flowers and raised on turned tulip-molded tapering legs flanked by scrolled brackets and ending in toupee feet.  One inscribed George Stevenson August 1833.

Provenance

Possibly George Stevenson

Sold, Christie's, New York, April 7, 2006, lot 333

Condition

Overall good condition; associated needlework stable; one stool with a replaced bracket and with loss to scrolled tip of another bracket; overall with usual minor scratches, nicks and bruises.
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