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Black-painted Sack-back Windsor Chair

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$677$550
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3023TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 04, 2017 12:00PM

Description:

Black-painted Sack-back Windsor Chair, New York City, c. 1785-90, with bold vase and ring turnings, old repaint, ht. 36 1/2, seat ht. 16 1/2 in.

Provenance: The Janie & Peter Gross Collection.

Literature: Charles Santore, Windsor Style in America, Volume II, p. 101, pl. 87. According to Santore, this chair may be one of a pair, the other of which was offered at Skinner, sale 2961B, November 19, 2016, as Lot 244.

Note: Old jelly label affixed to the underside of the seat reads: "Charles Ewing bought this chair from Harvey Smith Mt. Holly in 1920s."
Estimate $400-600

old repaired crack near center of crest; "bow" loose where it meets one arm; arm supports slightly looses from seat.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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Peter Gross, Harvey Smith Mt, New York City