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Side chair |
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Object numberRIF6636 |
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MakerMaker Unknown |
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Dimensions38 in. (96.5 cm) |
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Date17801800 |
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Current locationUnknown |
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GeographyMade in Rhode Island(view a map of Rhode Island) |
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MediumCherry (primary); maple (slip seat frame) |
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Inscriptions"II," incised, on seat frame rabbet; "I," incised, on slip seat frame |
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ProvenanceJohn S. Walton, New York; sold in 1954 to Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr., (19092009), Scarsdale, New York, and later Newport, Rhode Island; by descent to his wife Roberta L. Carpenter (1938-2019), Newport, Rhode Island; consigned to Christie's, New York, January 24, 2020, lot 321 |
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Associated namesJohn S. WaltonRalph E. Carpenter, Jr. Roberta L. Carpenter Christie's |
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BibliographyChristie's, New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art and Silver, sale cat. (January 24, 2020), 101, lot 321, ill. |