Side Chair

Attributedattributed to John Gaines III (American, 1704 - 1743)

Additional Title(s)

Queen Anne Side Chair

Collections

Jonathan and Karin Fielding Collection

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS

Dateca. 1735-43

Mediumwood and rattan

Dimensions41 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 20 in. (105.4 x 52.1 x 50.8 cm.)

DescriptionQueen Anne carved and turned maple side chair; with carved and pierced crest rail, molded back, slip seat with shaped seat rail, bulbous front stretcher and Spanish feet. Attributed to John Gaines, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Credit LineJonathan and Karin Fielding Collection

Status

On view

Label TextGaines’s distinctive chair design featured a crest with triple-swept cove molding ending in volutes at each end; carved, oversized Spanish feet; and a vase-shaped splat (the vertical central element of a chair back).

Object numberL2015.41.89