Pair of Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs
Description:
These side chairs are excellent examples of Philadelphia craftsmanship. At the center of each chair is a cupids bow crest with a finely carved cabachon over a pierced splat intersecting with a trapazoidal seat with a carved shell at the center. Both chairs have nicely shaped cabriole legs that terminate to claw-and-ball feet. The carving on the cabachon, shells and feet are all very fine.
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut with wool damask.
Condition:
One front left knee block is chipped.
Origin: Philadelphia, PA.
Date: c. 1775.
Provenance:
Previously part of the Mrs. J.A. Haskell collection and bear the Haskell brand.
Dimensions:
Width 21" | Height 40.5" | Depth 17" | Seat Height 17.5"
Price: SOLD
