Rare Windsor Comb-Back Armchair

Probably Massachusetts, possibly Connecticut, ca. 1785
Mixed woods: maple, hickory, and ash.
Over-all in excellent original condition, retaining an historic painted surface; black paint now oxidized with craquelure over red, over original slate gray.
Provenance: Peter Eaton Antiques; Thomas F. and Tess L. Schutte Collection; Fred Giampietro, New England Auctions.
This great, well-proportioned Windsor comb-back armchair has survived in a remarkable state of preservation. The delicate shaped crest rail above an eight spindle barrel-back is supported by a shaped rail with carved arms. The carved, shaped saddle seat is supported by bulbous turned, splayed legs joined by turned, medial stretchers.