A Queen Anne Mixed Woods Rush-Seat Spanish-Foot Armchair
Sale 1278 - The Donald F. Moylan, M.D. Collection of American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts, Part I
Nov 3, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$600 -
$800
Sold for $693
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Queen Anne Mixed Woods Rush-Seat Spanish-Foot Armchair
New England, 18th Century
rear legs are ended out about 5 inches from the base of each leg.
Height 46 inches.
Height 46 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Provenance:
Ex-collection, Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951), the impressionist painter;
purchased from his widow in the late 1960s.
Condition Report
In overall fine and stable condition. Retains a dark, rich surface with rubbing throughout. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Few areas of minor rubbing or loss to the turnings. The rush seat appears to be very early, if not original, but shows several areas detached, it supports weight, but should likely be repaired if intended for regular use. The crest rail has been previously cracked and reglued at the junction with the proper left stile, with age crack visible to the opposing joint. The rear legs are ended out about 5” from the base of each leg.
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