11-04-201711-04-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3038BBoston
November 4, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Carved Walnut Side Chair

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$2,091$1,700
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3038BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 04, 2017 10:00AM

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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