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Lot 661: A Pair of Vernacular Oak Ladder-Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats
A pair of side chairs constructed from solid oak in a vernacular country style. Each chair features a backrest composed of three horizontal slats set between square uprights. The chairs are fitted with hand-woven rush seats finished in a traditional four-triangle envelope pattern. The frames are supported by square-section legs joined by box stretchers. A small white rectangular sticker is attached to the top rail of the left-hand chair reading 20 20, and a further illegible white label is present on the top rail of the right-hand chair.
Condition report:
The chairs show signs of age and regular use. There are visible surface scuffs, scratches, and abrasions to the oak frames, particularly concentrated around the legs and feet. A noticeable discrepancy exists between the two rush seats; the seat on the left-hand chair is significantly darker, showing heavier wear and potential water staining compared to the lighter and more intact seat on the right-hand chair. Surface grime and dust are present within the crevices of the rush weave and joinery.
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