Lot 236
  • 236

The Cole Family Fine and Rare Chippendale Red Painted Maple Side Chair, New Jersey, Circa 1780

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • maple and rush
  • Height 41 1/2 in.
appears to retain its original surface and rush seat; splat reversed.

Provenance

Descended in the Cole Family of Whippany, New Jersey.

Condition

Old crack to the proper left stile above the junction with the rear seat rail.
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Catalogue Note

The mate to this chair was donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schwartz (accession no. 1984.326.1).