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Side Chair

Decorative Arts and Design

MAKER Unknown
MEDIUM Mahogany
  • Possible Place Made: New York, United States
  • DATES ca. 1810
    DIMENSIONS 32 3/4 x 17 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (83.2 x 45.1 x 52.7 cm)
    MARKINGS no marks
    ACCESSION NUMBER 2004.95.1
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Andrew Berrien Jones in loving memory of his aunt, Evelyn Pierrepont Luquer
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Mahogany klismos style side chair. Undecorated rectangular crest rail with incised rectangular border. Crest rail stretches between curved stiles that terminate with buttons on the outside. Back splat of symmetrical carved floral and scrolling festoon. Continuous sabre legs and stiles with continuous reeding on upper surface. Narrow front seat rail. Slip seat covered in old, but not original upholstery.
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