Lot 400 , A set of eight Hepplewhite design mahogany elbow chairs, W.2ft 3in. H.3ft 2in.

A set of eight Hepplewhite design mahogany elbow chairs, with blue silk fabric upholstery and carved frames, W.2ft 3in. H.3ft 2in.
Estimate £400-600

Seven of the eight chairs upholstered in tired faded blue fabrix which suffers from staining moth holes and other damage, one of the chairs has a replaced satin back and has had the frame repolished to a rich mahogany colour and overall is in good order, the other seven chairs all require repolishing and are of a lighter slightly sunbleached tone with some water damage, frames generally good.
See lot 401 for a matching set in better condition.


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Sold for £380