PAIR OF FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SHIELD BACK CHAIRS; PROBABLY BY WILLIAM FISKE.

Circa 1790, Salem, Massachusetts. Each side chair with arched molded crestrail carved with trailing vinery centering a woven compote of fruit. With five foliate carved and shaped splats, the center-most with descending husk joined to an inlaid semi-circle at the base of the back. The seat with serpentine front rail and bowed side rails covered in federal striped silk fabric and with double row of tacks in the traditional style. Raised on molded square tapering legs and back-swept rear legs joined by H-stretchers. NOTE: A chair of the same form, with John Hancock provenance, is attributed to Salem chair maker William Fiske, and is discussed in Samuel McIntire: Carving an American Style by Dean T. Lahikainen; Peabody-Essex Museum; Salem, Mass; 2007; pp 55-56. NOTE: Chairs were upholstered by Walter Mullen, Valley Forge, PA. SIZE: 37-1/2″ h of back, 17″ h of seat x 21″ w. PROVENANCE: C. L. Prickett, Yardley, PA. CONDITION: Very Good with maintained old surface. Some minor repairs where elements are joined. 50839-24 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2359

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 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
	2359	$4,443.75	PAIR OF FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SHIELD BACK CHAIRS; PROBABLY BY WILLIAM FISKE. Circa 1790, Salem, Massachusetts. Each side chair with arched molded crestrail carved with trailing vinery centering a woven compote of fruit. With five foliate carved and shaped splats, the center-most with descending husk joined to an inlaid semi-circle at the base of the back. The seat with serpentine front rail and bowed side rails covered in federal striped silk fabric and with double row of tacks in the traditional style. Raised on molded square tapering legs and back-swept rear legs joined by H-stretchers. NOTE: A chair of the same form, with John Hancock provenance, is attributed to Salem chair maker William Fiske, and is discussed in Samuel McIntire: Carving an American Style by Dean T. Lahikainen; Peabody-Essex Museum; Salem, Mass; 2007; pp 55-56. NOTE: Chairs were upholstered by Walter Mullen, Valley Forge, PA. SIZE: 37-1/2″ h of back, 17″ h of seat x 21″ w. PROVENANCE: C. L. Prickett, Yardley, PA. CONDITION: Very Good with maintained old surface. Some minor repairs where elements are joined. 50839-24 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2359 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 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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PAIR OF FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SHIELD BACK CHAIRS; PROBABLY BY WILLIAM FISKE.