Description:
Set of Twelve Walnut Side Chairs in the Style of Daniel Marot, late 19th century, crest rails carved with baskets of flowers, splats with openwork depicting floral motifs and ribbon arabesques, over-rail tapestry-style upholstery, cabriole legs with carved knees, carved H-stretchers, ht. 50, seat ht. 21, dp. 20 in.
Provenance: By repute made to replace 17th century originals sold from Charlecote Manor, Warwickshire.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Minor repairs to some stretchers and feet. Damage to fabric and piping on one chair. Feet drilled for casters.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.