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17th c. Abbot's Chair

$6,900
£5,241.91
€6,114.42
CA$9,883.99
A$10,026.99
CHF 5,703.26
MX$121,817.58
NOK 67,074.66
SEK 67,307.16
DKK 45,716.43

About the Item

A splendid early Abbot's chair in dark bog oak with decorative back and apron of vasiform splats and fretwork railing, having shaped arms over a paneled seat and standing on bobbin legs joined by a scribed box stretcher. Impressive scale and striking form. AD
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Early 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1630
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Fair antique condition with old patches and reinforcements.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YEWTR000014401stDibs: LU798336745392

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