Bidspirit auction | Two Queen Anne Side Chairs,

Two Queen Anne Side Chairs, Mid 18th Century - Two Queen Anne Side Chairs, Mid 18th Century   Comprising an American mahogany example with shaped crest, vasiform splat on a trapezoidal seat frame on cabriole legs and pad feet; and an English walnut example with shaped crest, vasiform splat on a trapezoidal seat frame with shell carved legs joined by stretchers on shoe-form feet   Dimensions : 22 in. wide, 18 1/2 in. deep, 39 1/2 in. high, seat height 18 in. (the taller); 20 1/4 in. wide, 16 in. deep, 37 3/4 in. high, seat height 17 1/4 in. (the shorter) Condition: The American mahogany example incised ”V” on inside seat rail.  Corner blocks replaced.  Seat frame replaced.  Minor loss to splat near base with one piece reglued.  Other general nicks, marks, and signs of wear. The English walnut example with repaired breaks throughout.  The top 1 in of seat rail at front with pieced in repair.  Incised ”VIIII” on inside of seat rail.  Corner blocks replaced.  Seat frame replaced.