 | Fine set of eight George III, satinwood and painted dining chairs (Item No. 814)
Comprised of two armchairs and six sidechairs, each with a shield shaped backrest, the splat painted with a flower filled urn, surrounded by foliate trails, above a padded seat, the rails painted with drapery, raised on square tapered legs. Possibly by Seddon, Sons, and Shackleton. Circa 1790.
Provenance: Frank Partridge, Esq.
Dimensions: 36½" high by 19¾" wide
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 | Pair of Italian, Renaissance period armchairs (Item No. 644)
In solid carved walnut with period tapestry upholstery. Early 17th century.
Provenance: By repute, these chairs were part of the furnishings of the Herbert Pratt House at 1027 Fifth Avenue.
Dimensions: 56" high (at back) by 28" wide by 20" deep
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 | Pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (Item No. 452)
In solid walnut with the "Les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers characteristic of Louis XIV furniture. One of these identical chairs was carved in the 17th century while the other was added in the 19th century to complete the pair ("fausse paire").
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 | Set of four Consulat style chaises (Item No. 774)
Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century.
Dimensions: 18" wide by 18" deep by 17" high (at seat) and 33" high (at back)
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 | French, early Louis XV period fauteuil (Item No. 717)
In solid, carved beechwood with cane back and seat. Circa 1730.
Dimensions: 25" wide by 22" deep by 38" high (at back) and 17" high (at seat)
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