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A Rare Anglo-Colonial Carved Padouk Armchair
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$3,500
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description

A Rare Anglo-Colonial Carved Padouk Armchair

Circa 1760


Height 36 1/2 x width 29 x depth 22 1/2 inches.


Property from a Private Pennsylvania Collection


This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Seat height: 17 inches. In overall decent, stable condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. The recesses of the carved elements on legs, feet and crest rail with darker, historical finish, the back rest, arms and seat frame with a lighter, cleaned finish. The underside of lift-up seat and the back of seat railing both scored 'III' suggesting the seat and chair are original to each other but are part of a larger set. The front proper right leg with an old, professional repair to break. The front proper left leg with an area of "fill" to backside of leg. The proper left arm and arm support with repaired break. Additional images available upon request.