Lot 169 , A harlequin set of twelve George III mahogany dining chairs, H.2ft 11in.

A harlequin set of twelve George III mahogany dining chairs, H.2ft 11in.
Estimate £800-1,200

A closely matched set of apparently 9 and 3 chairs, the 9 with slightly flatter and fatter cresting rails than the 3, a little fading to some of the chairs particularly showing on the cresting rails just where they have caught sunlight more than the others, all with matching red and yellow chequer upholstery, the 3 chairs have drop in seats, the others have stuff-over, the 9 chairs have a thin reeded line to the legs, the 3 do not, all frames in good condition, some light scuffing and wear to legs commensurate with use.


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Sold for £1,000