Lot 97
  • 97

A Queen Anne Figured Walnut Compass-Seat Open Armchair, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1740

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • height 41 in.
  • 104.1 cm
Lacks seat lip.

Provenance

Israel Sack, Inc., New York

Condition

rear of seat frame reinforced with corner glue blocks; proper left front side knee return replaced; both front legs appear to have been strengthened with later screws and glue blocks added beneath seat frame; arm support with later added screws at junction of seat rails; slip-seat frame replaced; tenon from side rails to stiles, patched
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