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FS29: Two Day Fine Art Sale

A Harlequin Set of Four Early 19th Century Elm, Ash and Fruitwood Stick Back Windsor Elbow Chairs

Auction Lot FS29/916

A harlequin set of four early 19th Century elm, ash and fruitwood stick back Windsor elbow chairs, the backs each with a pierced central splat, having shaped solid seats, on turned and tapered splayed legs, united by crinoline stretchers.
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A Harlequin Set of Four Early 19th Century Elm, Ash and Fruitwood Stick Back Windsor Elbow Chairs (FS29/916) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 19th January 2016 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A harlequin set of four early 19th Century elm, ash and fruitwood stick back Windsor elbow chairs, the backs each with a pierced central splat, having shaped solid seats, on turned and tapered splayed legs, united by crinoline stretchers.

Price Realised

£750

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Furniture

Fine Art Category

Oak and Country Furniture

Sale Information

FS29: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 19th January 2016
Wednesday, 20th January 2016

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 2:30pm on Wednesday, 20th January 2016 as part of the Furniture section of the sale.

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Okehampton Street, Exeter

Telephone: +44 (01392) 413100

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A Harlequin Set of Four Early 19th Century Elm, Ash and Fruitwood Stick Back Windsor Elbow Chairs

Auction Lot: FS29/916

A harlequin set of four early 19th Century elm, ash and fruitwood stick back Windsor elbow chairs, the backs each with a pierced central splat, having shaped solid seats, on turned and tapered splayed legs, united by crinoline stretchers.

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