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Lot 194

A WELL-MATCHED SET OF EIGHT LATE GEORGIAN ELM AND FRUITWOOD WINDSOR CHAIRS
East Midlands, probably Lincolnshire, first half 19th century

Each of typical 'double bow' form, the comb back with a shaped and pierced splat above the moulded seat, on turned supports with a crinoline stretcher, with minor variations in the splats and turned details and slight variations in size
Each around 92cm high, 53cm wide, 56cm deep

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

Sold for $4,800

All very well presented, structurally sound with joints firm; with typical old wear and patination consistent with age and use.

One seat has an old shrinkage crack (filled and stable); one chair has an old repaired fracture to its arm bow at is intersection with its back bow (stable, with no movement); and two chairs have scattered old wormholes to the undersides of their seats (with no further depredation).



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Miles Bovill Antiques, Melbourne, 1987, from whom purchased by the vendor

Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8796
6:00pm - 17 November 2025
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Fri 14 - Sun 16 November, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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