Four Legged Sling Chair with Ottoman by Wendell Castle
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Description
Oak, fabric upholstery. Hand carved chair & ottoman with sling-styled upholstery. Signed, "W.C. 62" on side of arm.
Ottoman: h. 21.25" w. 24" d. 19" -
More Information
Documentation: Ample Provenance Notes: Provenance: Sollo/Rago Auctions, Lambertville, NJ, late 1990s. Several private collections since then.
Published: Emily Evans Eerdmans, Wendell Castle: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1958-2012, New York, 2014, p. 87, no. II.99 (for the chair) and II.100 (for the ottoman)Origin: United States Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Wood with fabric. Condition: Good. Very good condition. The wood has been recently cleaned and touched up. Recently reupholstered with cushions made. Creation Date: c. 1962 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century Dealer Reference #: 72 WCL 01 Incollect Reference #: 737076 -
Dimensions
W. 28.5 in; H. 36 in; D. 37 in; W. 72.39 cm; H. 91.44 cm; D. 93.98 cm; Seat H. 16 in; Arm H. 19 in; Back H. 36 in; Seat H. 40.64 cm; Arm H. 48.26 cm; Back H. 91.44 cm;
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