12th Nov, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Autumn Fine Sale (Day Two)
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A Set of Twelve (10+2) George III Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, late 19th century, covered in close-nailed light brown leather, the flower-carved frames with C scroll and anthemion carved splats above overstuffed seats, on fluted forelegs joined by an H stretcher
single 58cm by 51cm by 95cm
carvers 63cm by 56cm by 95cm
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Chairs are in good solid Condition but vary in colour the verso of chair backs are faded with previous traces of polish
the seats are brown and again vary in colour and condition
one seat of the single chairs has been renewed
small losses to the carved decoration throughout with small cosmetic repairs main issue is colour on verso
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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale (Day Two), 12th Nov, 2022
Fine Sales are held three times a year, in the Spring, Summer and Autumn, and feature the foremost lots of traditional antiques consigned to Tennants. With lots sourced from named estates and private collections, the sales draw buyers from around the world. The sales include British and European Ceramics and Glass, Asian Art, Clocks and Barometers, Rugs and Carpets, Works of Art, Furniture and Garden Furniture and Statuary.
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Sunday 6 November 11am-4pm, Monday 7 November to Friday 11 November 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am.
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