IMPORTANT RARE PAIR OF BALTIMORE FEDERAL INLAID AND CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS IN OLD SURFACE.

IMPORTANT RARE PAIR OF BALTIMORE FEDERAL INLAID AND CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS IN OLD SURFACE. Each molded oval back centering three pierced splats, the centermost with pendant bellflower inlay flanked by pierced splats with leaf tipped carved terminals joined to the shaped seat with unusual D-form frontal rail, the side rail bowed. Raised on square tapered front legs, and flared rear legs joined by a recessed box stretcher. SIZE: 38” height of back, 16- 3/4” seat height. CONDITION: The frames containing old surface with old splices and repairs, very good overall. LITERATURE: Four illustrations showing details of back and seat construction, see “Baltimore Furniture 1760-1810.” The Work of Baltimore and Annapolis Cabinetmakers from the Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, Maryland, 1947 Plate 52, Page 89 and Plate 54, Page 91. 9-90431 HP (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	818	$20,700.00	IMPORTANT RARE PAIR OF BALTIMORE FEDERAL INLAID AND CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS IN OLD SURFACE. Each molded oval back centering three pierced splats, the centermost with pendant bellflower inlay flanked by pierced splats with leaf tipped carved terminals joined to the shaped seat with unusual D-form frontal rail, the side rail bowed. Raised on square tapered front legs, and flared rear legs joined by a recessed box stretcher. SIZE: 38” height of back, 16- 3/4” seat height. CONDITION: The frames containing old surface with old splices and repairs, very good overall. LITERATURE: Four illustrations showing details of back and seat construction, see “Baltimore Furniture 1760-1810.” The Work of Baltimore and Annapolis Cabinetmakers from the Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, Maryland, 1947 Plate 52, Page 89 and Plate 54, Page 91. 9-90431 HP (20,000-30,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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