AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
FINE BANISTER-BACK SIDE CHAIR ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN GAINES.Mid 18th Century, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The pierced carved crest rail with foliate and C-scrolled volutes above four baluster turned split banisters, all joined to swelled cylindrical ring-turned stiles, surmounted by knopped balled finials. The woven trapezoidal seat raised on cylindrical legs, joined by double box turned stretchers. The chair with varnished surface over remnants of early red wash. SIZE: Height of back: 40-3/4" Height of seat: 15-1/2" Width: 18-3/4" overall CONDITION: Crest with repairs, now with old iron crescent braces. Proper right legs, now with turnbuckle tightening brace. Chair frame need retightening. 49922-56 HMG (1,200-1,800)