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Pair of William & Mary side chairs

Description
The robust turnings on this pair of side chairs reflect the influence of immigrant craftsmen to Philadelphia; the stretcher turnings may suggest a French cultural influence. The turned columnar section in the middle of the rear stiles also appears on a related armchair, likely made by the same craftsman, and represents the best of early Philadelphia woodturning. See Alan Miller, “Flux in Design and Method in Early 18th Century Philadelphia Furniture,” pp. 34-5.
Ex-collection William K. du Pont

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Maple and ash; paint; rush
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1725
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional, William & Mary
Dealer Reference #:	D-623
Incollect Reference #:	603508