#571

Outstanding and Extremely Rare Set of Early-19th Century English Red Painted Chairs and Settee
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$10,250
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Description
6" (15 cm.) l. sofa. 4 1/2"h. chairs. The set,comprising a three-seat sofa and six matching chairs,is constructed unusually with wooden frames and seat,and wire splats and stretchers. The seats are carved and painted to appear as though woven rush,and the chairs have original red paint with gold and black accents. Excellent condition,structurally intact excepting arm rests on sofa,original painted finish well-preserved. English,circa 1820. Provenance,Vivien Greene Collection.