Lot 589

Two Similar Massachusetts William and Mary Carved and Turned Banister Back Chairs

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Boston area, 1720 -1730, of similar form, one in black paint, both with carved crests, turned stretchers and feet, rush seats, second example with one stile with initials "HP", black example 48-1/2 x 18 x 16 in., second example 48-3/4 x 18-1/2 x 18 in.

Provenance: Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts

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Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts

black example is good overall, old loss at one finial, typical shrinkage cracks, surface wear to black paint; second example with small patch and repair at top center crest, stiles re-pinned at crest rail attachment and legs re-pinned at lower stretchers, surface distress, other possible repairs, both rush seats generally good condition