August Americana
Description:
Black-painted Slat-back Side Chair, New England, early 18th century, with three arched slats and double stretchers, later black paint, (imperfections),ht. 42, seat ht. 16 in.
Literature: The Impecunious Collector's Guide to American Antiques, by John T. Kirk, Knopf, 1975, fig. 96; The Impecunious House Restorer: Personal Vision and Historic Accuracy, by John T. Kirk, Knopf, 1984, fig. 162.
Estimate $300-500
chips and wear to high points, front stretchers very worn, large loss to lower rear section of left rear leg.
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