Title
Roundabout Chair
Object Type
Date
ca. 1765
Description
Horseshoe shaped backrest with molded crest above three baluster uprights and two pierced vasiform splats. Drop in seat of green velour. Chamfered square legs pined by an x-stretcher. Three labels on underside of chair "3259", "132" and "156"
Cultural Origin
American - Rhode Island
Medium
mahogany, velour
Extent
Overall: 31 1/2 x 32 1/4 x 25 3/4 in. (80 x 81.9 x 65.4 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, October 30, 1971, Sale 3259, lot 118
Identifier
2001.400
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