Lot #53: Antique 19thC American Folk Art Painted Youth Chair / Slipper Chair

Beautiful, authentic 19th-century American country paint-decorated side chair. This unique piece is scaled as a youth chair, miniature accent piece, or a compact lady's slipper/side chair. It sits lower than standard modern seating and possesses incredible character. Dimensions: * Seat Height: 16” tall * Seat Width: 14” wide Historical Context & Design: * Era: Circa 1820–1850. A classic primitive descendant of the Anglo-American Windsor chair. * Artistry: Features a striking rectangular tablet crest rail and a sculpted wooden plank seat. The floral border is beautifully hand-painted / freehand-bronzed (not stenciled), showing layered blues, golds, and greens built up with fine brushwork. * Frame: Features classic splayed, bamboo-style turned legs and spindles with a sturdy H-stretcher base to ensure structural rigidity. Condition: Excellent structural integrity. The chair is rock solid. The painted surface shows honest, heavy historical wear, distressing, and authentic crackling (craquelure) in the finish. It retains its gorgeous original folk art patina. Care Instructions for Buyer: To protect the historic paint surface, do not clean with modern harsh chemicals, sprays, or furniture oils. Keep in a climate-controlled room away from extreme dampness or direct sunlight. Pickup category timeslot {A}