2257

$1,422.00

WILLIAM & MARY BANNISTER BACK ARMCHAIR.

First third 18th century, Portsmouth, N.H. Shaped crown crestrail above 5 split banisters joined to the posts with suppressed ball knopped finials, the posts of elongated vase and ring turnings joined to downswept arms with “elephant trunk” grips. Above the trapezoidal woven splint seat raised on frontal vase and reel-turned legs and cylindrical back legs joined by swelled double box stretchers, the front stretcher vase and reel-turned. SIZE: Back 43″ h. Seat 15-1/2″ h. Overall 23-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Splint seat is an old later replacement. Chair retains original untouched surface, no restoration or alterations noted. 50576-51 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2257

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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