Lot Essay
The pattern for the back of this side-chair is illustrated in Thomas Chipendale, The Gentleman and Cabinetmaker's Director, (first edition, 1754), pl. 12.
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A PAIR OF CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE-CHAIRS
BOSTON, 1760-1780
Each with beaded serpentine crestrail with acanthus leaf carving
over a pierced and interlacing carved Gothic-pattern splat above a padded trapezoidal seat over cabriole legs headed by carved acanthus foliage, on ball-and-claw feet, the back feet shaped--38in. high (2)
BOSTON, 1760-1780
Each with beaded serpentine crestrail with acanthus leaf carving
over a pierced and interlacing carved Gothic-pattern splat above a padded trapezoidal seat over cabriole legs headed by carved acanthus foliage, on ball-and-claw feet, the back feet shaped--38in. high (2)