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Set of Seven Rosewood Grained Gilt Fancy Chairs, New York
$19,000per set
About
This set of fancy chairs is finely developed throughout with beautiful gilt stenciling contrasting with strongly figured rosewood. The crest rail, seat rail and anterior stretcher are embellished with foliate motifs and the lyre-form backsplat is likewise developed with an elaborate stenciled lyre above a support rail with further leafage. The tightly turned supports below the scroll-form arms add another level of detail and craftsmanship to the armchair of this superb set.
It is truly rare to find all the above in surviving set of seven chairs and to also all find such in a Fine condition with original stenciled elements is special indeed.
These fancy chairs are reputedly originally owned by John Ruggles, U.S. Senator from Maine, 1835-1841.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 33 in. (83.82 cm)Width: 16.75 in. (42.55 cm)Depth: 16.5 in. (41.91 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in. (44.45 cm)
- Sold AsSet of 7
- StyleAmerican Classical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1835
- ConditionSee item description.
- Seller LocationProvidence, RI
- Reference Number
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- ShippingRates vary by destination and complexity.Ships From: Providence, RI
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