Sold for:
$20,145
$20,145
The John Bartram Philadelphia comb back Windsor armchair, possibly from the workshop of Thomas Gilpin, ca. 1750 , with an unusually high back with a peaked crest rail decorated with a painted image of Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen. According to the family, this chair, a copy of the State in Schuylkill president's chair, was given to John Bartram by the club as a token of friendship because he allowed members free access to his shore line.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2012-04-21
