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1990-280, Armchair
Armchair
1990-280, Armchair

Armchair

Date1760-1790
MediumMahogany and tulip poplar (modern)
DimensionsOH: 40 1/2": OW: 29 1/4"; OD: 23"; SD: 18"
Credit LineBequest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hennage
Object number1990-280,A
DescriptionArmchair with serpentine crest rail with carved shell at center terminating in carved ears over a pierced splat with carved volutes and vertical lozenges supported in a shaped and molded shoe; shaped arms terminating in knuckled scrolls over modified C shaped arm supports; trapezoidal slipseat; seat rails molded on upper outer corners; front seat rail with central applied carved shell; cabriole front legs with foliate carved knees and knee blocks over ball and claw feet; "stump" rear legs rounded and rake towards rear.
ProvenanceJoe Kindig, Jr. & Son until 1982