- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 52:
Sold for: $1,400
Description
Two early American country spindle-back chairs with rush seats, one armchair and one side chair. The chairs are constructed of hardwood, likely maple or ash, utilizing mortise-and-tenon joinery. Both pieces feature turned posts and stretchers with vertical spindle backs topped by horizontal rails and ball finials. The dark-stained finish shows heavy age-related wear and an alligatored surface texture. Armchair 43 1/4" H x 23" W x 15 1/2" D. Seat height 15" H. Side chair 33 1/4" H x 19" W x 14 1/2" D. Seat height 15" H.
From the Woodstock, New York estate of music manager Albert Grossman, best known for managing artists including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Peter, Paul and Mary.
Condition report:
The armchair exhibits major fraying and loss to the woven seat on the front left corner. One spindle on the back of the armchair is loose within the horizontal rail. One arm joint on the armchair is slightly loose. The side chair shows a notable chip and crack to one of the turned ball finials on the back post. Both chairs display heavy crackling to the finish, along with various scuffs, scratches, and surface losses consistent with long-term use.
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