British, circa 1690, heavily carved walnut frame with crown to crest rail, scrolled and crowned skirt rails, caned back and seat, back angle adjustable, 38-1/4 x 25-1/4 x 68 in.
Provenance: Gift of Horace G. Richter, New York, NY, April 8, 1959; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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Gift of Horace G. Richter, New York, NY, April 8, 1959; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
frame with surface wear, dark patina and pest damage, especially at rear stiles and feet; later chain for headrest adjustment, some repairs at back of panel framing (fragile), plugged screws through seat rail securing mid legs, central turned stretcher restored, breaks and repairs at front legs with associated patches minor breaks and some minor bracing to skirt rails, other typical distress and minor repairs
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