A Mahogany Classical Lyre Side Chair, Duncan Phyfe, New York, c.1815
This is the famous model that Phyfe produced in the Classical style. A full set is on exhibit in the Metropolitan museum and in a number of other museums showing the quintessential classical form. The inlays above the hairy paw are a figured tiger mahogany which is slightly different than the usual figured mahogany.
This chair is in perfect condition with no breaks or alterations and is the best of the form.
Height: 32 1/2 in.
Seat Height: 17 1/4 in.
Width: 18 1/4
Depth: 19 1/2 in.
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