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CHIPPENDALE SIDE CHAIR

Creator: James Graham (Attributed)
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
CHIPPENDALE SIDE CHAIR
Attributed to James Graham
Boston, Massachusetts Circa 1770

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: White Pine, Maple

Reference: For chairs with a very similar splat please see entry 61 of American Furniture with Related Decorative Arts – The Milwaukee Art Museum. The splat design is based on Plate 12 from Chippendale’s 1754 Director. For information on Graham please see Kemble Widmer, “A Scotsman, Thomas Chippendale and the Green Dragon Tavern,” in Boston Furniture, 1700-1900. In particular figures 7, 8, 9 and 18.

#029

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1770
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Dealer Reference #:	029
Incollect Reference #:	860807

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For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.