Set of Three Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany 'Tassel-Back' Side Chairs, Possibly by Anthony Wayne, Philadelphia, Circa 1760

one chair marked VII with matching slip seat; one marked II with slip seat marked VIII; one marked III, retaining a rich historic surface and lacking the proper front left leg side knee return; bearing a label inscribed Dining room chairs of James Henderson formerly in his house in Greenwich Village, suburb New York; lacking applied shells on front seat rails. 

 

Wear commensurate with age and use. The top and bottom of the splat at the junction of the shoe of chair VII have been re-glued. The proper front left leg lacking the side knee return of chair III.
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.
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A nearly identical side chair sold at Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana, January 21, 2017, sale 9607, lot 4247.