Title
Side Chair
Object Type
Date
ca. 1760
Description
The shaped crest rail, solid vasiform splat, sino-curved stiles, and drop in red and white velvet seat supported on shell and bellflower carved cabriole legs joined by block and vase turned stretchers. The front legs ending in wafer pad feet. The rear legs turned and ending in block feet, orange sticker on interior left of seat frame "PB 404" Rectangular white sticker with "3150" stamped on it. Yellow crayon marks on front right corner of seat frame "VI" Corresponding yellow crayon marks on right side of seat "VI" "Carved Knee" written in pencil on back, underside of seat.
Cultural Origin
American Rhode Island
Medium
walnut, cisele velvet
Extent
Overall: 39 x 21 x 18 3/4 in. (99.1 x 53.3 x 47.6 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke from Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, January 29, 1971, Sale 3150, lot 404.
Identifier
2001.343
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