A PAIR OF GEORGE II IRISH MAHOGANY LIBRARY ARM CHAIRS circa 1755

each with a tall rectangular over-upholstered back and seat, the straight upholstered arms with square molded incurved support, the turned legs with shaped brackets and joined by ring turned H-stretchers and supported on out-turned claw and ball toes.

Sotheby's, New York, January 22, 1994, lot 121, The Collection of Boscobel Restorations, Inc., Hastings on Hudson

Sotheby's, New York, January 22, 1994, lot 76

The old surface with usual scuffs and scratches and slightly dry. The left front toe of one chair rubbed with small losses. Later blocks. Upholstery lacking some springs and requiring new upholstery overall.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

An identical pair of chairs were sold in these rooms, April 19, 2001, lot 509 with a provenance of Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltow (d. 1783) for Russborough, Co. Wicklow, in the 1750s, possibly for the saloon.

See: Georgian Society Records, 1913, vol. V, late LVI, some of them illustrated in the Hall