FINE BANISTER-BACK SIDE CHAIR ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN GAINES.

Mid 18th Century, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The pierced carved crest rail with foliate and C-scrolled volutes above four baluster turned split banisters, all joined to swelled cylindrical ring-turned stiles, surmounted by knopped balled finials. The woven trapezoidal seat raised on cylindrical legs, joined by double box turned stretchers. The chair with varnished surface over remnants of early red wash. SIZE: Height of back: 40-3/4″ Height of seat: 15-1/2″ Width: 18-3/4″ overall CONDITION: Crest with repairs, now with old iron crescent braces. Proper right legs, now with turnbuckle tightening brace. Chair frame need retightening. 49922-56 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 2187

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2187	$711.00	FINE BANISTER-BACK SIDE CHAIR ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN GAINES. Mid 18th Century, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The pierced carved crest rail with foliate and C-scrolled volutes above four baluster turned split banisters, all joined to swelled cylindrical ring-turned stiles, surmounted by knopped balled finials. The woven trapezoidal seat raised on cylindrical legs, joined by double box turned stretchers. The chair with varnished surface over remnants of early red wash. SIZE: Height of back: 40-3/4″ Height of seat: 15-1/2″ Width: 18-3/4″ overall CONDITION: Crest with repairs, now with old iron crescent braces. Proper right legs, now with turnbuckle tightening brace. Chair frame need retightening. 49922-56 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 2187 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE BANISTER-BACK SIDE CHAIR ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN GAINES.