Painted and Decorated Armed Rocking Chair

Description:

Painted and Decorated Armed Rocking Chair, New England, 1825-1835, the curving crest above tapering spindles, natural arms, and an incised seat above bamboo turned legs on rockers; the ground paint is red and black simulating rosewood, accented by gold in outline while the crest has red, green, and gold leafage, old surface, (minor imperfections),ht. 44 1/2, seat ht. 14 in.
Estimate $300-500

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