$2,500
Black-painted Turned Slat-back Armchair, probably Massachusetts, early 18th century, the tall ball-turned finials continuing to stiles joining three arched slats, turned downward-sloping arms with mushroom-turned handholds, and double-stretcher base, ht. 47 1/2, seat ht. 17 in. Provenance: Property Approved for Deaccession by the Board of Trustees of Historic Deerfield, Inc. Proceeds to the benefit the Museum Collections Fund. Estimate $800-1,200 Joints loose, wear to paint surface (area on back splat) and some breaks to the seat. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-04-01