Title
Side Chair
Object Type
Date
mid 18th Century
Description
The solid vasiform splat flanked by shaped stiles above a molded balloon seat continuing to cabriole legs carved at the knees with c-scrolls and ending in pad feet. The rear legs chamfered and outward - flaring, all joined by block and ring turned stretchers. Partial label on underside of rear support "Spencer A_____East Gree_____Rho________"
Cultural Origin
American - Boston
Medium
mahogany, linen seat
Extent
Overall: 38 1/4 x 22 x 17 1/2 in. (97.2 x 55.9 x 44.5 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 20, 1972, Sale 3371, lot 419
Identifier
2002.21
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