- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 433:
Sold for: $60
Description
Two Queen Anne style stained hardwood chairs including one armchair and one side chair. Both chairs incorporate hand-woven rush seats and vase-shaped splats. The armchair is designed with curved arms ending in scrolled terminals and turned front legs with carved Spanish paintbrush feet. It includes a prominent double-bulbous turned front stretcher and plain side stretchers. The side chair displays turned uprights and front legs ending in ball feet, joined by two double-bulbous turned front stretchers. Both pieces are assembled with mortise and tenon joinery.
Armchair: 41 3/8″ H x 23 1/2″ W x 17″ D. Seat height 16 in. Side chair: 39 1/2″ H x 20 1/8″ W x 14 3/4″ D. Seat height 17 in.
Condition report:
The armchair crest rail displays a significant horizontal fracture with visible wood filler and historical repair. A vertical crack is visible at the junction of the right stile and crest rail. Scrolled arm terminals exhibit significant finish wear and scratching, with general surface scuffs throughout the frame. The side chair shows finish wear and abrasions to the splat and legs. A large dark stain is present on the left side of the side chair rush seat.
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