GEORGE III CHIPPENDALE OPEN ARMCHAIR,18th century. Serpentine crest with centered shell carving; vasiform splat with carved tassel; molded stiles; acanthus-carved outswept arms; trapezoidal seat; square tapering legs - 36 in. x 22 in. 19 in. Estimate $500-700
PROVENANCE: Estate of Benjamin Franklin Kahn, Chevy Chase, MD
Fair condition: splat loose; stile and arm support repaired; legs shortened and caps added at one time; brackets on front legs missing.