Property from the Fred and Kay Krehbiel Collection, Part I

Seat height 17 inches. In overall fine and stable condition. Retaining a fairly even patina throughout with areas of rubbing to the gilt consistent with use. The needlework contemporary to the chair, but associated, and repaired in numerous areas and with modern needlework on the arm rests. Needlework would benefit from repair to some lifting areas for stability. There are other areas of old loss to the needlework appropraite to the age of the upholstery. Scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Few areas of minor loss to the gilt/gesso throughout. The frame re-gilt, with some areas re-gessoed. 

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