Chippendale Carved Side Chair

Pennsylvania, probably Philadelphia area

Ca. 1765-1775.

Mahogany, pine blocks

Having a shaped crest with carved rolled-back ears flanking a central carved shell with volutes above a carved pierced splat. The trapezoid slip-seat frame is supported by cabriole legs with shell-carved knees terminating in carved ball and claw feet. The front seat rail is further embellished with a matching carved shell.

Condition: Minor shrinkage cracks to joinery of seat frame. Original slip-seat.

Provenance: Early label, Sykes, formerly from a prominent Philadelphia family.