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Klismos side chair, one of a pair

Artist: Unknown American (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

imitation of Greek Klismos design; having 2 pieces laminated over extending crest rail upon continuing molded stiles which curve down to a raised volute at the front of the seat, there being a stylized rosette and leaf carved horizontal back splat, the rosette turning being somewhat similar to the handles of the accompanying commode; base with corresponding molded front legs and is of the curule pattern; at its tops on the sides are incised carved fans; stepped up rosettes are at the tops of these bases, both having been replaced on one chair

Date
c. 1825
In our collection
since March the 29th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
32 3/4 x 19 1/4 x 22 1/2 in. (83.19 x 48.9 x 57.15 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Bird's eye and tiger maple, and maple veneer
Price
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Composition
copper57%
zinc1%
atium3%
cadmium19%
oxygen3%
iron17%