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Yew Tree House
PO box 5119
Greenwich, CT 06831 , United States
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212.249.6612
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Exceptional 18th Century Windsor Armchair
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Description
One of the finest 18th century windsor comb back armchairs on the market, this example boasts a scalloped and shaped crest rail over a pierced splat with Gothic tracery, flattened rails, the shaped arms supported by arrow turned spindles and two scalloped end struts over deeply saddled shaped seat, standing on cabriole front and boldly turned rear legs, joined by turned stretchers, the whole with pleasing mellow color. For similar examples, see Michael Harding-Hill’s “Windsor Chairs” – Antique Collector’s Club 2003, pages 69-71 for similar and related examples of other mid-18th century Thames Valley /comb back armchairs.
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More Information
Period: 18th Century Materials: Wood. Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: pndrqggvzhlk Incollect Reference #: 260170
Message from Seller:
Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.
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