Black-painted Vase-back Armchair

Black-painted Vase-back Armchair, possibly Long Island or Hudson River Valley, New York, mid-18th century, with serpentine crest, shaped arms with scrolled handholds, and turned front legs ending in pad feet, (imperfections), ht. 44 1/4, seat ht. 18 in. Estimate $400-600 evidence of minor old insect activity, splat broken out and horizontal shoe with patch, rush seat replaced, one carved boss on outside of handhold missing, similar reddish brown stain evident under black paint on splat and chair. 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.