Pair of Irish George II Mahogany Side Chairs Mid-18th century
Each with shell-carved and 'paper-scroll' toprail above a triple pierced splat and drop-in seat, the acanthus-carved cabriole legs joined by stretchers and ending in faceted feet; each with a paper label to a side rail and the inked inscription '97 / 2'; one chair stamped VIII to the front rail with drop-in seat frame also stamped VIII, other chair stamped III. Height 38 inches (96.5 cm), width 24 1/2 inches (62.3 cm), depth 17 inches (43.2 cm).


C An Upper East Side Private Collection

Chair stamped III sunfaded, especially to front of backrest, traces of later black varnish to corners and crevices, lacking left ear to top of right leg, later corner blocks, scuffs to legs and feet; chair stamped VIII with better color than other chair, repaired break to top of left stile above join of toprail, repaired break to left front leg and now with plugs, splice to back left foot, old marks and scratches, later corner blocks, traces of later black varnish to corners and crevices, scuffs to legs and feet.


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