Lot Essay
These chairs are distinguished by their particularly large and bold Spanish feet, a feature seen on New Hampshire chairs including those by the Gaines family.
.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND, CIRCA 1735
Details
A PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE BLACK-PAINTED MAPLE SIDE CHAIRS
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND, CIRCA 1735
41 in. high
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND, CIRCA 1735
41 in. high
Provenance
A.W. Steel Collection
Israel Sack, Inc., New York
Acquired from above, December 1960
Israel Sack, Inc., New York
Acquired from above, December 1960
Literature
Peter Goodman, Notebook, no. 126.
Special notice
Please note this lot will be moved to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn) at 5pm on the last day of the sale. Lots may not be collected during the day of their move to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services. Please consult the Lot Collection Notice for collection information. This sheet is available from the Bidder Registration staff, Purchaser Payments or the Packing Desk and will be sent with your invoice.
Brought to you by
Cara Zimmerman
Head of Americana and Outsider Art