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Description:
Two Bannister-back Side Chairs, New England, 18th century, the larger red-painted chair with shaped crest, ball finials, molded balusters, and early turnings, the smaller chair with concave crest rail above three molded balusters, ht. 50, 39 3/4, seat ht. 17, 16 in., respectively.
The Marge Staufer Americana Collection
Estimate $400-600
back legs of smaller chair with minor height loss. splint seats both with minor damage. larger chair with some chunks missing from the stretchers and feet, the missing areas covered by the later red paint.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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