Description:
Carved Walnut Side Chair, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, the shell-carved crest above a shaped splat, trapezoidal slip seat and shaped front rail joining cabriole legs ending in stockinged trifid feet, ht. 39, seat ht. 18 in.
Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund
Estimate $1,200-1,800
The dark streaks in the splat are imperfections in the wood, not repair or damage as far as we can see. The seat frame is old, but the fill is some sort of modern foam. There do not appear to be any major restorations or repairs.
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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