The Carl Crossman Collection Online
Description:
Assembled Set of Six Black-painted and Gilt Spindle-back Fancy Chairs, probably England, early 19th century, with rush seats and neoclassical gilt decoration, ht. 35 3/4, seat ht. 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-300
Most chairs wobble but do hold weight of a person. armchair needs repair where arm joins stile, losses and repairs to applied seat edges, evidence of old repairs. Old surfaces.
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.
Keywords
United KingdomStephen 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
John Dorfman
Director, Books & Manuscripts
508-970-3293
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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