American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair (c. 1820-30) Chinese Export 19” (upholstered seat height)

19” (upholstered seat height)

The seat and arms show significant wear

The work has been float mounted in a deep bevel archival mat

Delft faience tile of a farmhouse in a landscape decorated in magnesium (mulberry)

SKU: 1919

American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair (c. 1820-30) Chinese Export 19” (upholstered seat height)American turtle back, Hitchcock type, rush seat side chair. The back splat features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration of an ornate pedistal base bowl holding fruit and surrounded by leaves. Gilt decorations on the back supports, front rail, and tops of the turned front legs have faded over time. American, Upper Connecticut Valley, circa 1820 30. Condition: Surfaces throughout show signs of wear commensurate with age and use. The