ENGLISH GEORGIAN WALNUT SIDE CHAIR,19th century. With two horizontal stay rails having well-carved lion mask medallions and bounded by reeded crest rails; downswept arms with animal-form supports; ovoid seat raised on tapering legs and brass ball feet. - 31 1/2 in. x 19 1/4 in. x 19 1/4 in. Estimate $1,200-1,500
Examination found 1.) minor surface abrasions, 2.) restoration to the stayrail and central medallion, 3.) stress cracks on proper left leg and prior repairs (pegs and block reinforcements), 4.) fracture of proper right arm support, which has been subsequently repaired, 5.) proper left arm with contemporary nails.
