August Americana
Description:
Assembled Set of Ten "Ten-spindle" Bow-back Windsor Chairs, possibly Rhode Island, early 19th century, all with beaded crest rails, shaped saddle seats, and bamboo turnings, old surfaces range from mellow refinish to old dark paint, ht. 36 to 37 1/2, seat ht. 16 to 17 in.
Provenance: Some from Stephen Score, 1980.
Note: Other examples of these "ten-spindle" chairs are at Winterthur, and have been written about by Nancy Goyne Evans.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
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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