PAIR OF MATCHING FARMINGTON, MAINE LADIES AND GENTS COMBBACK WINDSOR CHAIRS.

PAIR OF MATCHING FARMINGTON, MAINE LADIES AND GENTS COMBBACK WINDSOR CHAIRS. Early 19th century, New England. Fine and rare pair of Combback Windsor ladies’ and gent’s rockers with turned posts, bamboo turned spindles and arms, having an elevated scalloped combed back, the splayed base having tapering bamboo turnings, the rockers having scrolled backstops. Original Daniel Stewart, Farmington, Maine labels under seat of both chairs. Stencil painted in the early 20th century and signed “Stenciled and painted by Viola R. Sawtelle”. A 1910 example of Viola Sawtelle’s China painting is in the Maine State Museum collection. She was a member of the Augusta China Decorators’ Club. Daniel Stewart (1786-1827) was listed in early periodicals as a joiner, cabinet maker, and furniture maker. The Stewart family moved to Farmington from Martha’s Vineyard. SIZE: Gent’s chair: 42″ h. Ladies’ chair” 41″ h. CONDITION: Very good with appropriate surface wear. 9-90732 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014

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
	2424	$3,258.75	PAIR OF MATCHING FARMINGTON, MAINE LADIES AND GENTS COMBBACK WINDSOR CHAIRS. Early 19th century, New England. Fine and rare pair of Combback Windsor ladies’ and gent’s rockers with turned posts, bamboo turned spindles and arms, having an elevated scalloped combed back, the splayed base having tapering bamboo turnings, the rockers having scrolled backstops. Original Daniel Stewart, Farmington, Maine labels under seat of both chairs. Stencil painted in the early 20th century and signed “Stenciled and painted by Viola R. Sawtelle”. A 1910 example of Viola Sawtelle’s China painting is in the Maine State Museum collection. She was a member of the Augusta China Decorators’ Club. Daniel Stewart (1786-1827) was listed in early periodicals as a joiner, cabinet maker, and furniture maker. The Stewart family moved to Farmington from Martha’s Vineyard. SIZE: Gent’s chair: 42″ h. Ladies’ chair” 41″ h. CONDITION: Very good with appropriate surface wear. 9-90732 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014 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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