Pair of Painted Sack-back Windsor Chairs

Description:

Pair of Painted Sack-back Windsor Chairs, attributed to Francis Trumble, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1770-80, the bowed crest rails above six spindles and arms terminating in boldly carved knuckles, on vase and ring-turned supports, shaped saddle seats, and splayed legs joined by swelled stretchers, old red painted surface over earlier yellow and original black, (very minor repair),ht. 37 3/4, seat ht. 17 1/4 in.

Provenance: Originated in Bull Family of Philadelphia, and then to the Chandler Family of Exton/Malvern, Pennsylvania. Peter Eaton to current consignor.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

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