The carved pillow-crest on flat arms terminating with robust out-scrolled handholds having notched returns are raised on ring turned tapered (stiles) posts centering vasiform splats set in bold molded shoes. The deep skirt-profile may have once concealed a close stool. [We have a nearly identical chair that remains fitted for a pot]. The frontal cabriole leg features interior “C”-scrolls, returns and relief carved molding conforming to upper profile; rear legs are bottle/vasiform and reel form. The chair remains in what is likely its first surface displaying a good patina.
As previously mentioned, we have a second identical chair except one chair is a tad taller, otherwise they display the same shop traditions and were likely made from the same templates.
Item Date: Circa 1775-1800
Material: Maple
Item Condition: Excellent
Reference: Width: 30 5/8"; Height: 16 1/2"
Provenance: Ex Collection of Miriam and Arthur Spector; Example with potty seat: Ex Wayne Pratt, Inc. and Ex Israel Sack.
Literature: Chair with potty seat is illustrated in Albert Sack's the New Fine Points of Furniture, as "Better," page 64.
Price: $3,675
SKU 270-152
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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