Exceptional French mahogany prie dieu/ prayer kneeler, late 19th c., having padded top rail and seat in a worn needlepoint upholstery, openwork-carved splat with scrolling foliates and central figure of an Archangel, rising on short cabriole legs ending on whorl feet, some typical small holes/wear to upholstery, approx 35.5"h, 21.5"w, 20.5"d

2.16.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 2217-the chair has a nice weight about it, it is overall sturdy with a slight very minor bit of give to rear joints, there is some minor white paint splatter the left side, light abrasions and small nicks to wood, carving on back panel is crisp and well defined, with a few typical stable separated seams, see images, upholstery is largely intact with some small threadbare areas, scattered small holes and minor wear, all mentioned minor and commensurate with age and use

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