TWO AMERICAN PAINTED LADDER-BACK OPEN-ARM CHAIRS.late 18th/early 19th century. One, having ball finials over turned stiles centering five arched back rails; rush seat, double stretchers. Other, thumb-back stiles over four curved serpentine back rails; shaped arms with knuckled hand rests; marlborough legs joined by single front stretcher. - 45 in. x 24 in. x 16 in. and 41 in. x 23 in. x 16 in. Estimate $400-600
PROVENANCE: Descended in the Hoar family of 18th century Massachusetts
