Pair of Sheraton style armchairs, each with polychrome decoration on an ebonized ground; rectangular pierced slats having central floral vignettes, curved and molded arms resting on baluster supports with painted laurel leaves, curved inset seats with painted floral central vignettes to the skirts and turned, shallowly curved painted legs in front; raking squared legs to the rear. 33 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W x 19 1/4" D. Probably English, early 20th century. Provenance: Deaccessioned from a Southern historic house museum. CONDITION: Overall scattered wear and losses to paint, mostly to arms and tips of feet. Retains older upholstery with fading and wear.