Early 19th C Radical Back Scroll Arm American Fancy Paint Decorated Side Chair

Description: PIECE OF ARTWe are offering for sale a Fancy period arm chair.. This Beautiful example of early American craftmanship has a radically curved thumb back with slat and ball design topped with fanciful brightly painted back rail.. Delicately carved scroll arms with an interesting touch of the support passing through the scroll resting on a Compass formed natural rush seat with splayed front legs, paint decorated bowed out front stretcher terminating in button feet.. The all original stenciling is in bright paint and line decorations are black and gilt.. See pics for details.. BEAUTIFUL PICKUP AT 17020The American Fancy chair is derived from Sheraton designs and belongs in the Federalist style of furniture.. It was an aesthetic movement that swept the country between 1810 and 1855 when the United States was young.. Known for its sparkling paint decorated fanciful play on light bright colors with wild patterns.. The word fancy in Fancy American refers to "Fantasy" as in dream state, something formed in the mind, or flight of imagination.. This light weight portable chair was produced for our nations new urban middle class.. Most were inexpensively made and sold at affordable prices and were not targeted towards the sophisticated urban elite.. The naivety of decorations was intentional and not due to lack training, many were highly skilled artisans in their craft.. Unfortunately these masterpieces of our nations beginnings have been over looked and under appreciated.. EARLY AMERICANAEarly American quality furniture craftsmanship.. Don't miss this one.. Thanks for looking.. CONDITION:: Overall Very Good to Excellent used vintage condition.. Shows some appropriate use wear and age.. The only Very Minor issue are the screws that attach the arms to back are loose and has wood putty missing on one side.. Selling as found.. All sales are final.. See photos for condition and details.. SIZE:: Approx. 33 1/4" high overall Floor to seat approx. 17 3/4" Seat approx. 16 1/4" deep x 18 1/2" wide at back SHIPPING:: Buyer to pay $65 shipping/handling/insurance in the Contiguous 48 U.S. states. Hawaii, Alaska, Guam and Puerto Rico will be slightly higher. We welcome FREE local pickup on everything we sell. Pickup at 17020. For International buyers we use the Ebay Global Shipping Program. Picks4u Policies If you have any questions please ask prior to bidding.. This makes the buyer and seller more comfortable with the transaction.. We try to respond to questions within 24 hours.. PAYMENTS Paypal Preferred Cash upon pickup with prior approval.. Payments to be made within 5 days of auctions end unless other arrangements are made with our approval.. Pa residents to add 6% sales tax or provide valid tax number.. Items for pickup and delivery must be paid in advance.. SHIPPINGSMALL ITEMS We ship immediately upon payment.. We use USPS priority mail or Fedex ground for shipping.. If buyer prefers a different route of delivery they must obtain prior approval and buyer is subject to any additional shipping charges.. We WELCOME FREE LOCAL PICKUP on any of our items at 17020.. LARGE ITEMS PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON SHIPPING PRICES BEFORE YOU BID OR BUY SHIPPING IS NOT FREE We WELCOME FREE LOCAL PICKUP at 17020.. Please come prepared with blankets and items to help secure your item for transport.. Storage is FREE up to 6 months and longer with prior approval **We would be happy to work with a shipping company or independent shipper of buyer's choice.. Some recommendations and sites we have worked with are: USHIP and CitizenShipper Buyer responsible for making arrangements and paying the shippers directly for all shipping costs incurred.. RETURN POLICY We do our best to accurately photograph and describe all items, showing from all angles and pointing out any flaws in photos and description.. Due to the nature of most of my items being vintage, collectible and antiques the items are considered AS-IS.. All sales are final.. If item is not as described please contact us so we can resolve the issue amicably.. FEEDBACKWe believe feedback is a very important part of Ebay transactions.. We leave feedback when the transaction is complete.. That means you, the buyer, has received your item and is satisfied.. We would very much appreciate the same.. Thanks for your business.. Greatly appreciated.. Have a WONDERFUL Day!

Price: 1225 USD

Location: Duncannon, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2023-11-26T17:36:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 65 USD