Bidspirit auction | Classical Revival Mahogany Side Chair

Classical Revival Mahogany Side Chair - Origin: Probably American Date: Late 19th century Period/Style: Classical Revival in the Empire taste Materials: Mahogany and mahogany veneer, brass casters, and later woven upholstery Form: Side chair Description: A mahogany side chair in the Classical and Empire taste, the back formed by molded rear stiles rising from saber legs to a broad, outscrolled tablet crest rail. The open back centers a deeply carved and pierced splat composed of opposed acanthus scrolls surrounding a raised oval cartouche, with shell and foliate details. The trapezoidal upholstered seat is set within a molded seat rail. Sweeping front supports terminate in carved hairy-paw feet fitted with brass casters. The later red woven upholstery is patterned with repeating gold laurel wreaths. Dimensions: 37 in. H, 22 in. W, 22 in. D; seat height 17 in. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Moderate finish wear, scratches and abrasions, with heavier rubbing and scratching across the curved crest. Minor nicks to the seat rail and paw feet. Light use wear to the later red-and-gold upholstery. Brass casters on the front feet. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 37 x 22 x 22 in