SUPERB PAINTED BANISTER BACK ARMCHAIR.

Late 17th early 18th century, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Stepped crown crest above a cupid’s bow lower rail joined by split vase turned lower banisters, joined to vase-turned rear posts with nipple finials. The well carved shaped arms with down-turned “elephant trunk” hand grips continuing to vase and sausage-turned frontal legs terminating in flattened ball feet all joined by a stretcher base. The front stretcher vase and double ring-turned. Chair retains early rush trapezoidal seat with very minor losses. SIZE: 45-1/2″ h of back x 16-1/12″ h of seat x 23-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Surface now with early black paint over original black with age appropriate minor paint wear. Otherwise in very good to excellent untouched condition. 51331-25 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2269

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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
	2269	$0.00	SUPERB PAINTED BANISTER BACK ARMCHAIR. Late 17th early 18th century, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Stepped crown crest above a cupid’s bow lower rail joined by split vase turned lower banisters, joined to vase-turned rear posts with nipple finials. The well carved shaped arms with down-turned “elephant trunk” hand grips continuing to vase and sausage-turned frontal legs terminating in flattened ball feet all joined by a stretcher base. The front stretcher vase and double ring-turned. Chair retains early rush trapezoidal seat with very minor losses. SIZE: 45-1/2″ h of back x 16-1/12″ h of seat x 23-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Surface now with early black paint over original black with age appropriate minor paint wear. Otherwise in very good to excellent untouched condition. 51331-25 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2269 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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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SUPERB PAINTED BANISTER BACK ARMCHAIR.