Sold for:
$593
$593
Maple and Ash "Rush Bottomed" Chair, Jacob Smith, probably New York City, late 18th century, the yoked cresting above boldly turned stiles centering a vasiform splat, and trapezoidal seat on vase- and ring-turned tapering legs ending in pad feet and bulbous front stretcher, ht. 41, seat ht. 17 1/2 in. Note: The front left corner block branded "JACOB," the front right branded "SMITH." Jacob Smith is listed as a furrier and rush-bottomed chairmaker in a 1791 New York City directory.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-08-12
