Title
Side Chairs
Object Type
Creator
Date
ca. 1780
Description
Pair of side chairs with shaped crest rail carved at the center with two versions of cross hatching, the ears molded and scrolled with a pierced scroll carved splat, the over upholstered seat of silk and velvet continuing to stop fluted square legs joined by an h-stretcher.
Cultural Origin
American, Rhode Island
Medium
mahogany, silk, velvet, brass
Extent
Overall: 37 1/4 x 21 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (94.6 x 54.6 x 47 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, October 30, 1971, Sale 3269, lot 84
Identifier
1999.521.1-.2
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