Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chair

Circa 1780, relief carved crest rail with acanthus carved ears, shaped and molded stiles, pierced and carved backsplat set within a molded shoe, slip seat, molded seat rail, through tenon construction, straight molded square legs, stretcher base, downswept rear legs.

38.5 x 21 x 20.5 in

From the Collection of Colonel and Mrs. Gordon Roberts, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Later upholstery; shrinkage splits to backsplat; later repair to upper splat section with rear bracing; front right leg with split, cut, and patch.