Lot Essay
A nearly identical pair of chairs sold at Christie's, New York, October 24, 1992
Details
A FEDERAL SATINWOOD INLAID MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR
NEW ENGLAND, 1790-1810
The molded shield back with serpentine crest centering vine and floral inlay above five molded ribs over an inlaid fan above a trapezoidal over-upholstered seat with serpentine front seatrail, on molded tapering legs joined by H-stretchers--37½in. high
NEW ENGLAND, 1790-1810
The molded shield back with serpentine crest centering vine and floral inlay above five molded ribs over an inlaid fan above a trapezoidal over-upholstered seat with serpentine front seatrail, on molded tapering legs joined by H-stretchers--37½in. high
Provenance
Acquired October 2, 1971