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Side chair
Formerly attributed to: Duncan Phyfe (American (born in Scotland), 1770–1854)
in the style of about 1800; made probably late 19th century
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Mahogany, maple, ash
Dimensions
Overall: 83.8 x 41.9 x 48.3 cm (33 x 16 1/2 x 19 in.)
Credit Line
The M. and M. Karolik Collection of Eighteenth-Century American Arts
Accession Number39.130
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Seating and beds
Catalogue Raisonné
Eighteenth-Century American Arts No. 115
DescriptionBack: rectangular form above turned members in the back posts, curving backward and with concaved curves horizontally. Four latticd bars enriched with carving and reed-mouldings. Top rail with bow-knot and spears of wheat
Seat: Upholstered above reeded seat rail, curved at front and sides. Curved seat brackets of maple; back seat rail of ash
Legs: Curving back legs of rectangular section. Turned and reeded forelegs with swell-tapered feet.
Seat: Upholstered above reeded seat rail, curved at front and sides. Curved seat brackets of maple; back seat rail of ash
Legs: Curving back legs of rectangular section. Turned and reeded forelegs with swell-tapered feet.
Marks
Fragment of a printed paper label on inner side of back rail: "GINSBURG...-AN..."
ProvenancePurchased from Ginsberg and Levy, New York, for $250 for the The M. and M. Karolik Collection of Eighteenth-Century American Arts."