Sold for:
$480
$480
Painted Bow-back Windsor Armchair, New England, late 18th century, with beaded bow, applied arms, and shaped saddle seat, old dark red paint, (imperfections, minor repairs), ht. 36, seat ht. 17 in. Literature: The Impecunious Collector's Guide to American Antiques , by John T. Kirk, Knopf, 1975, fig. 27. Note: In describing the time-worn turnings, handholds, and seat, Kirk likens the chair to a "soap figure that has begun to melt away and soften in outline."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-08-11
