August Americana
Description:
Black-painted Heart and Crown Bannister-back Chair, Connecticut, 18th century, with unusually small crown, and double front sausage-turned stretchers, later black paint, ht. 44, seat ht. 17 1/2 in.
Provenance: Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities; Lillian Cogan, 1981.
Estimate $400-600
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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