Massachusetts, 1710-1730, a fine example of the form, leaf carved and scrolled crest, turned legs and stretchers with boldly formed Spanish feet, the seat set with a chrome yellow loose cushion, 46 x 17-3/4 x 17-3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts
Note: A very closely related example is in the collections of the Wadsworth Atheneum. See Glenn Adamson, "The Politics of the Caned Chair" in American Furniture, 2002, fig. 1.
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Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts
very good condition overall, one face patch at crest rail attachment, minor crack at one rear leg, seat frame with tacking scars, one front foot with face patch at side
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