Paint-decorated Bamboo-turned Writing-arm Windsor Chair

Description:

Paint-decorated Bamboo-turned Writing-arm Windsor Chair, New England, early 19th century, the rectangular crest above stiles and seven spindles, the center spindle with oval decorative element, with large canted writing surface and shaped seat, the crest with ochre background centering an eagle flanked by flowers and baskets, the rest of the chair with old brown painted surface highlighted with green, yellow, and black striping, (paint wear, imperfections),ht. 37 1/2, seat ht. 19 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

crest paint faded, wear to arm paint, crack in writing surface,


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