PORTUGUESE ROSEWOOD GREAT CHAIR,18th century. Serpentine carved crest; molded cartouche-form back with vasiform splat; similar trapezoidal seat with tooled leather upholstery; molded cabriole legs and trifid feet. - 42 in. x 21 1/2 in. x 18 in. Estimate $400-500
The chair is of mortise and tenon construction with peg fasteners. Examination of the seat found that the rear seat rail was replaced and the rear two legs reinforced with metal brackets. Further the shaped stretchers are reinforced with a contemporary nail.
