Black-painted Slat-back Armchair

Description:

Black-painted Slat-back Armchair, possibly Delaware River Valley, late 18th century, the five arched slats join stiles and shaped arms supported by bulbous turned supports and legs joined by bulbous turned front stretcher and double side stretchers, ht. 45 1/2, seat ht. 16 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

back two legs pieced 1.5" each, one front foot with patch; patch near handhold on one arm; evidence of an iron rod across the front having been there at one time - associated patches.

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