Red-painted Roundabout Chair

Red-painted Roundabout Chair, New England, 18th century, with block, vase, and ring turnings joined by stretchers, and frontal Spanish foot, old surface, rush seat painted, ht. 30, seat ht. 18 in. Estimate $400-600 There is a varnish surface with slight craquelure over an old red wash and traces of evidence that there was black paint once on this chair. There appear to be no structural problems at all. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.