Black-painted Braced Bow-back Continuous-arm Windsor Chair

Description:

Black-painted Braced Bow-back Continuous-arm Windsor Chair, late 18th century, the beaded crest above swelled spindles and turned arm supports, on a shaped seat lacking original upholstery, all on bulbous vase- and ring-turned legs and stretchers, old black paint over earlier red, ht. 36 1/2, seat ht. 17 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

minor crack to top of crest and at one arm transition, wear to paint on handholds and minor wear elsewhere.


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