A pair of George III mahogany library armchairs circa 1775

The serpentine-form upholstered backrest flanked by upholstered serpentine-form armrests raised on fluted downswept supports, the serpentine-fronted over-upholstered seat raised on panelled square tapering legs with block-form collars above spade feet.

Good condition; the base of each of the armrest supports with some old infilled tack holes where previous upholstery has been; top of one left armrest support with a thin small crack; some restorations to the front rail; the other chair with an old repaired break to the back right leg with some small restorations to one corner edge; overall each with usual minor nicks, bruises, scratches and wear to extremities; nice color and surface to mahogany.
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