Title
Set of chairs
Object Type
Date
ca. 1760
Description
Set of five Queen Anne carved walnut balloon seat side chair with an inversely arched crest rail above a pierced vasiform splat flanked by straight stiles. The seat is covered in ivory and red damask and sits on cabriole legs which end in pad feet. The rear leg flare outward and are chamfered. The legs are joined by block and vase turned stretcher.
Cultural Origin
American, Rhode Island
Medium
walnut, damask
Extent
Overall: 39 x 17 1/2 x 22 in. (99.1 x 44.5 x 55.9 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York January 31, 1970, Sale 2980, lot 23
Identifier
1999.539.1-5
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