August Americana
Description:
Black-painted Carved Prince of Wales-crested Armchair, New England, mid-18th century, the crest above five half-balusters, shaped arms with scrolled handholds, and bulbous front stretcher, (feet pieced),ht. 49, seat ht. 16 1/4 in.
Provenance: Lillian Cogan, 1977.
Estimate $800-1,200
feet pieced 1 -1 1/2 inches each, repair to one baluster, later black paint.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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