Lot 344
  • 344

A Very Rare Set of Eight Federal Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Attributed to Slover and Taylor, New York, Circa 1805

Estimate
10,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • Height 34 1/2 in.
Comprising two armchairs and six side chairs; together with one period chair and three reproductions. (12 pieces)

Provenance

G.K.S. Bush, Washington, D.C.

Condition

One chair with break at juncture with stiles and crest; one chair running from seat in front of proper left leg down middle of leg.
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