Tall Dark Red-painted Sack-back Windsor Armchair

Tall Dark Red-painted Sack-back Windsor Armchair, New England, early 19th century, shaped handholds and bamboo turnings, old surface with gilt detail, ht. 42 3/4, seat ht. 21 1/2 in. Provenance: According to a handwritten note affixed to the underside of the seat, "This chair was used at/The 'Vestry Desk'/of the/'Meeting House.'/Mount Auburn Street./The gift of Deacon James Munroe in/1830." Estimate $4,000-6,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.