Lot 542 , A George III Irish mahogany dining chair, W.2ft 1in. H.3ft 1.5in.

A George III Irish mahogany dining chair, with elaborate flower and scroll carved and pierced splat, floral tapestry drop-in seat, on cabriole legs with scroll feet, W.2ft 1in. H.3ft 1.5in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Overall with a rather matted mid brown finish, slight separation of the joints where the legs meet the front seat rail, and equally slight separation where the stiles meet the cresting rail, but these do not look to have ever been apart, some old worming to the back of the seat rail, one or two tiny nicks to the extremities of the carved scroll and leaf work, most notable flaw is a split between the top left of the front left leg where it meets the seat rail, please see additional photographs, needlework seat looks to be antique and is suffering from some splits, fading and wear.


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Sold for £1,300