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Pair of Carved Chippendale Ribbon or Pretzel-Back Side Chairs

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
With over-upholstered saddle seats.
Boston or North Shore Massachusetts, circa 1780.
Seat height: 17.5 inches.

Reference: A nearly identical chair in The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum appears in Robert Bishop's, Centuries and Styles of The American Chair, page 174, number 227.

Photograph © Bruce M. White

More Information

Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Primary Wood: Mahogany; Secondary Wood: Birch (By Microanalysis).
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1780
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	Item number 6271.1
Incollect Reference #:	154999

Dimensions

W.	21.25 in;	H.	36.5 in;	D.	17.5 in;
W.	53.98 cm;	H.	92.71 cm;	D.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years, and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top quality Americana. We have been fortunate to work with many of the top private and public collections throughout the world. This is only an introduction to our varied collections of Americana and objects of American interest. We invite you to visit our New York City loft space in Chelsea filled with fine examples of American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework and painting.

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