FINE PAIR OF ENGLISH HEPPLEWHITE CARVED MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIRS.

FINE PAIR OF ENGLISH HEPPLEWHITE CARVED MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIRS. Second half of the 18th century. The rectangular overupholstered back with serpentine crestrail joined to padded arms ending in foliate carved and scrolled armrests on incurved foliate carved supports centering a trapezoidal overupholstered seat with serpentine frontal seat rail raised on frontal foliate carved and molded cabriole legs terminating in scrolled toes. The rear legs backswept with similar feet. SIZE: 40″ h of back, 16″ h of seat, 27-3/4″ w of seat. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (F.W. Woolworth Dept. Store). Stair & Company, New York, N.Y. CONDITION: Structurally very good with original surfaces. Carving is crisp and of high quality. Now upholstered in a pale green velvet. 9-21313 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011

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
	2098	$52,900.00	FINE PAIR OF ENGLISH HEPPLEWHITE CARVED MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIRS. Second half of the 18th century. The rectangular overupholstered back with serpentine crestrail joined to padded arms ending in foliate carved and scrolled armrests on incurved foliate carved supports centering a trapezoidal overupholstered seat with serpentine frontal seat rail raised on frontal foliate carved and molded cabriole legs terminating in scrolled toes. The rear legs backswept with similar feet. SIZE: 40″ h of back, 16″ h of seat, 27-3/4″ w of seat. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (F.W. Woolworth Dept. Store). Stair & Company, New York, N.Y. CONDITION: Structurally very good with original surfaces. Carving is crisp and of high quality. Now upholstered in a pale green velvet. 9-21313 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011 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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