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AEDSet of 6 Finely Carved Renaissance Eastern Orthodox Style Dining Chairs
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About Auction
LiveApr 24, 2026
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- Lot Description
Description
18th Century; (6) Originals, 31.75” height, 21” width, 18” depth, 38.25” height, 21” width, 18.5” depth; outstanding matching set of six fully carved renaissance chairs; all appear to be a dark oak and mahogany; backrest has fully carved depicting a Tudor king fully dressed in coronation attire and appropriate accoutrements, sovereign scepter with cross, and king’s sovereign orb in left hand and cross in right hand; top rail is scalloped with each perimeter having gadrooning molding; seat scalloped front with a crosshatch and star skirt with center cherub mask with wings; primary front legs are cabriole form with two eagle heads with carved wings; with foot ending with an early renaissance eagle talon above bunn; back legs are an oval round arch with rectangular spade foot; after close inspection, chairs appear to have been professionally reupholstered; all chairs have shrinkage, very minor scratches, and chipping; one leg appears to have an early professional repair; one post shows early repair; otherwise an outstanding matching set of Irish cabinetmaker craftsmanship; we encourage all advanced collectors to view this here in our gallery, please view photos. We will not ship this item so the winning bidder will need to arrange a courier or plan to pick up.
Medium
Oak
Date
Late 19th Century
Condition Report
Very Good
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
Carved with a depiction of an Eastern orthodox saint wearing the crown of martyrdom and holding the globus cruciger (Latin for "cross-bearing orb") or stavroforos sphaira in Greek. It represents Christ’s dominion over the world. Fox purchased these in 2003 from a Texas antique store. They described these as purchased from Ireland Set of Six Oak Queen's Court Side Chairs.
Provenance
Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Very Good
- Provenance
Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina
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