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Carswell Rush Berlin Antiques
P.O. Box 210, Planitarium Station
New York City, NY 10024 , United States
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Set of Six Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Description
SET OF SIX EBONY INLAID CARVED MAHOGANY
KLISMOS DINING CHAIRS
Philadelphia 1815-1825
The crest rail inlaid with flame mahogany veneer framed with ebony stringing above a carved stay rail above an upholstered slip seat continuing to saber legs.
Condition: Excellent: Seat frames with modern horsehair upholstery.
H: 33” W: 19” D: 21½” each
The relatedness of these chairs to the designs of England's greatest Regency cabinetmaker, George Bullock, as found in the Wilkinson Tracings (p.5) and to a set of chairs from Tew Park, attributed to Bullock, suggests that Bullock’s work was known to at least one Philadelphia cabinet maker and possibly many. This hypothesis is supported by the fact that Joseph Barry (1760-1838), among Philadelphia’s best cabinetmakers, is known to have traveled to London and Liverpool on a buying trip in 1811 where it is likely that he become aware of Bullock and may have bought from him. This distinctive stay rail design is typical of Philadelphia Klismos chairs prior to 1825.
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More Information
In the Style of: George Bullock Origin: United States, Pennsylvania Period: 19th Century Materials: Carved Mahogany Condition: Good. Creation Date: c. 1820 Styles / Movements: Classical, Regency, Traditional Dealer Reference #: S-S-BBO-1812271 Incollect Reference #: 341014 -
Dimensions
W. 19 in; H. 33 in; D. 21.5 in; W. 48.26 cm; H. 83.82 cm; D. 54.61 cm;
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