Portsmouth, 1760-1770, possibly by Robert Harrold (working 1765-1792), with Gothic pierced and carved splat, turned stretchers and pad feet, fitted with a fine green wool damask and brass tack decorated removable upholstered "museum seat" constructed by Leroy Graves of Colonial Williamsburg, 38-1/2 x 26-1/4 x 22 in.
Provenance: Provenance: Jess Pavey, Birmingham, Michigan, 1946; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hansen, Grosse Pointe, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Dawson Coleman; Christie's, January 16, 1998, lot 244; with G. K. S. Bush; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
Note: This chair ranks among the most highly developed examples of surviving Portsmouth seating furniture from the period.
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Provenance: Jess Pavey, Birmingham, Michigan, 1946; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hansen, Grosse Pointe, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Dawson Coleman; Christie's, January 16, 1998, lot 244; with G. K. S. Bush; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
retains a fine old mellow surface, excellent condition overall, two knee returns restored and one patched, repinning at rear seat frame, minor repair at back of one arm attachment
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