Mid 18th century, Massachusetts. The raked back with ovoid crest adjoining serpentine wings with rolled outswept arms centering the upholstered trapezoidal seat fitted with a custom cushion. Raised on frontal cabriole legs with shaped returns, the rear legs backswept all joined by block, ring and reel turned side stretchers. The front and rear stretchers swelled with arrow ends. Front legs, side and medial stretchers comprised of walnut. Rear legs and rear stretcher of maple. REF: New England Furniture, The Colonial Era by Brock Jobe and Myrna Kaye, see pg 362 – 364, figure 101, for a nearly identical example. SIZE: 45-1/2″ h (back) x 15″ h (seat) x 35″ w (overall) x 32″ d (approximately). CONDITION: Chair retains original surface now with rich dark color. The rich pink velvet upholstery in serviceable condition including down filled seat cushion. Very good overall. 51859-3 (4,000-8,000)