Lot 48
A George III Carved Walnut Claw-and-Ball Foot Easy Chair
Sale 993 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Lots 1-335
Mar 10, 2022 5:00AM ET
Lots 336-681
Mar 11, 2022 5:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

Sold for $1,125

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A George III Carved Walnut Claw-and-Ball Foot Easy Chair
English, Circa 1760
Height 43 1/4 inches.
Condition Report
In overall fine and stable condition.  Retains traces of a dark, historic surface to the recesses. Previously fitted with casters beneath each foot.  Traces of old “worm” visible in areas.  The rear seat rail is either replaced or reinforced with a new piece of poplar.  The proper back leg is cracks at the junction with the seat rail, but appears structurally sound.  Upholstery is dusty and dirty, though otherwise in pretty good shape.
Overall width 36 1/2 inches
Width at back of seat 20 inches
Width at front of seat 28 1/2 inches.
Seat height (w/o cushion) 15 1/2 inches
Seat height (w/ cushion) 20 inches.

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