Exceptional Bannisterback Armchair

 

A very special provincial bannisterback armchair with the best “ram’s horn” arms, four robustly turned stretchers, and original seat; in what appears to be original rosewood graining, with later muted yellow pinstriping.
Probably coastal MA, c. 1720.
In excellent condition with no restoration.
45” h.

Provenance: Katharine Prentis Murphy Collection; John Walton.