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Side Chair

Decorative Arts and Design

MEDIUM Mahogany, other woods, modern upholstery
DATES ca. 1820–1825
DIMENSIONS 31 5/8 x 18 x 20 in. (80.3 x 45.7 x 50.8 cm)
MARKINGS Unmarked
INSCRIPTIONS On bottom of back seat frame, in pencil: "3"
ACCESSION NUMBER 2010.74
CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Mahogany side chair. Classical inspired mahogany chair with turned front legs and slight sabre rear legs. Apron, side rails, banister and crest rail inset with burl (walnut?) veneer, light shallow groove carving to stiles; banister with slight curve and head crest with at each end, shallow carved curlicues. Modern upholstery and seat probably a replacement.
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