Companion pair of American bannister back side chairs in old black paint with gilt decoration. Antique needlework seats. Solid condition. $595 for the pair.
#1718. Pair of American ladder back Chippendale chairs, mahogany, c. 1760-1790. H. 37 ½”. $1200 the pair.
This highboy has the original fans. There are no major repairs or alterations and it is not a later association of parts. The pulls are original with minor losses. The finish is older and in good order. Repairs would be limited to minor drawer lip redo and adjusting drawer bottoms for normal shrinkage.
Overall, the highboy, probably Connecticut, is of good proportion and design with slender legs and well scaled feet. Dimensions are: H. 77 ½”, Upper case w. 34”, W. at cornice 37”, 19 ½” deep at waist.
1722. Canopy bed , Pennsylvania. Ca. 1830’s. Head W. 53”, H. 75”. Restored and complete. $895.
Robert J Riesberg Antiques Minneapolis / Saint Paul ph: 651 457-1772 Riesberg@eight21.com