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<p>[QUOTE="Ospho, post: 9584637, member: 83692"]Good afternoon everyone,</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm excited to share my latest find—a chair featuring exquisite ball and claw design elements. I stumbled upon this gem at an irresistibly low price online, and after confirming with the seller, I decided to take a closer look in person. The seller, who was remarkably forthright, acknowledged the chair's value exceeded the asking price. However, due to an imminent home downsizing, they were eager to expedite the sale of some items.</p><p><br /></p><p>The chair's style has been linked to both Chippendale and Louis XV designs, which piqued my interest even further. Despite a thorough examination for any identifying marks, stamps, or other indicators of its provenance and age, the only clue I've uncovered is a faint inscription with a date that remains a mystery to me.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community in hopes of learning more about the chair's background. Based on the attached photos, any insights into its approximate year of creation, region of origin, or the craftsman behind it would be immensely helpful. All I've ascertained so far is that it's over a century old, but I'm eager to uncover more details about this fascinating piece. Your expertise and input would be greatly valued. Thank you in advance for your assistance!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]462906[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462907[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462908[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462909[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462910[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462911[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462912[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462913[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462914[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462915[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ospho, post: 9584637, member: 83692"]Good afternoon everyone, I'm excited to share my latest find—a chair featuring exquisite ball and claw design elements. I stumbled upon this gem at an irresistibly low price online, and after confirming with the seller, I decided to take a closer look in person. The seller, who was remarkably forthright, acknowledged the chair's value exceeded the asking price. However, due to an imminent home downsizing, they were eager to expedite the sale of some items. The chair's style has been linked to both Chippendale and Louis XV designs, which piqued my interest even further. Despite a thorough examination for any identifying marks, stamps, or other indicators of its provenance and age, the only clue I've uncovered is a faint inscription with a date that remains a mystery to me. I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community in hopes of learning more about the chair's background. Based on the attached photos, any insights into its approximate year of creation, region of origin, or the craftsman behind it would be immensely helpful. All I've ascertained so far is that it's over a century old, but I'm eager to uncover more details about this fascinating piece. Your expertise and input would be greatly valued. Thank you in advance for your assistance! [ATTACH=full]462906[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462907[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462908[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462909[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462910[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462911[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462912[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462913[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462914[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]462915[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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