May 26, 2021 10:00 EST
English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts
593
Set of Six Gustavian Green and White-Painted Armchairs
Late 18th/early 19th century
Each shaped padded back and seat upholstered à chassis within a molded frame, the toprail and apron carved with antique portrait medallion and husk swags, the shaped armrests on fluted voluted supports, raised on stop-fluted legs. Height 41 inches (104.2 cm), width 26 inches (66 cm), depth 21 inches (53.3 cm).
Sold for $5,000
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Set of Six Gustavian Green and White-Painted Armchairs
Late 18th/early 19th century
Each shaped padded back and seat upholstered à chassis within a molded frame, the toprail and apron carved with antique portrait medallion and husk swags, the shaped armrests on fluted voluted supports, raised on stop-fluted legs. Height 41 inches (104.2 cm), width 26 inches (66 cm), depth 21 inches (53.3 cm).
Fair condition commensurate with age and use, numerous restorations, later painted decoration, age cracks to tops of legs, curious restoration to drop-in seat frames: cut in half at front and back and now secured with two boards, the drop-in seat frame secured by screws to the sides through eye hooks, old marks, scratches and chips to painted decoration, loose frames, chips to carved elements, old wood worm damage, some with later corner blocks, scuffs anc chips to legs and feet.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
Auction: English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts, May 26, 2021
