Black-painted Slat-back Armchair

Description:

Black-painted Slat-back Armchair, probably New England, 18th century, with four reverse-graduated slats joining turned stiles, the scrolled arms on vase- and ring-turned supports continuing to legs and double stretchers, old surface of black over earlier red, ht. 43 1/2, seat ht. 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500


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