Early 19th century, Probably Portsmouth. The serpentine crestrail joined to dramatic ogival wings continuing to out scrolled over upholstered trapezoidal seat with serpentine seat rail. Raised on blocked spool-ring-turned blocked and cylindrical legs. Terminating in suppressed ball feet. The rear legs backswept. REF: Portsmouth Furniture: Masterworks from the New Hampshire Seacoast by Brock Jobe, for a similar example see pg 374. SIZE: 47″ h x 16″ h (seat) x 34-1/2″ w x 32″ d (approximately). CONDITION: The chair has been recovered in a cream silk damask and is very good condition. Chair structurally very good. Legs retain original untouched surface with dark patina. Very good overall. 52135-7 (4,000-6,000)