PAIR PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL SHIELD-BACK MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS.

PAIR PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL SHIELD-BACK MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS. Circa 1810. Each with molded shield back headed by a carved pineapple, the ears with floral rosettes, centering a graceful pierced splat interwoven and with scrolled terminals, joined to the trapezoidal slip seat with serpentine front rail, raised on tapered molded square legs, the rear legs raked, joined by recessed box stretcher. Literature: For an example with similar elements, see American Furniture, the Federal Period by Charles F. Montgomery, plate 85, pgs. 138-139. SIZE: 38″ h. of back x 18″ h. of seat. CONDITION: Chairs retain old cleaned surface, repolished and tightened. Otherwise very good overall. 9-94060 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

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
	2439	$0.00	PAIR PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL SHIELD-BACK MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS. Circa 1810. Each with molded shield back headed by a carved pineapple, the ears with floral rosettes, centering a graceful pierced splat interwoven and with scrolled terminals, joined to the trapezoidal slip seat with serpentine front rail, raised on tapered molded square legs, the rear legs raked, joined by recessed box stretcher. Literature: For an example with similar elements, see American Furniture, the Federal Period by Charles F. Montgomery, plate 85, pgs. 138-139. SIZE: 38″ h. of back x 18″ h. of seat. CONDITION: Chairs retain old cleaned surface, repolished and tightened. Otherwise very good overall. 9-94060 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 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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