Sold for:
$6,518
$6,518
Chippendale Tiger Maple, Sycamore and Birch Roundabout Chair, possibly central Massachusetts, late 18th century, with well-formed scrolled handhelds, pierced splats, and beaded legs joined by cross-stretchers, the rush seat appears to be original, mellow patina, (very minor imperfections), ht. 30 3/4, seat ht. 16 1/2 in. Provenance: Old Taft Tavern, North Uxbridge, Massachusetts, where Washington stayed in late 1789. Originally was brown stained, it was refinished 80-90 years ago.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-11-08
