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Lot 2087
Pair of Virginia Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Attributed to southeastern Virginia, circa 1760, cherry secondary, shaped crest rail, stiles and crest with molded edge, solid yolk form back splat, molded shoe, over upholstered seat, front straight molded legs, flush molded stretcher base, down-swept rear legs.

37.75 x 21.5 x 21.75 in., seat height 17.25 in.

Wood sample taken from under seat side rail. An identification report from Alden Identification Service accompanies this lot.

From the Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Acquired Randal Huber, American Antiques.

One chair with reset shoe; same chair's right rear leg tipped at edge; both chairs with extensive wear to front stretcher rail; both chairs with later bracing to seat frames; the other chair with chip and loss at left rear foot; later upholstery with staining.