John & Rico's
# 4979. An unusual and rare collectible from the Colombian Exhibition in Chicago (1893), . A side chair of maple and brass. This simple 'kitchen' or humble parlor side chair has been decorated with brass references to Christopher Columbus. The plaque on the back of the chair is a brass frieze depicting Columbus surrounded by members of his ship as they set foot on The New World. A sword pointing down in his right hand and a flag in the left. The imagery shows the fruits of the newly 'discovered' paradise. Shown are the dates "1492" and "1892" in high relief. The plaque size is: 8.5" x 4.75" and is heavily cast and attached to round brass piping creating the back spat of the chair. The lower cast frieze on the front stretcher shows a female figure sitting in a cart being pulled by two sheep. She holds a branch in her hand. Condition: I am sure that the metal has been cleaned and polished. The seat underside appears to be leather but there is a more recent cotton fabric (c. 1915) covering over the old leather seat. Overall size: 41" tall from the top of the back to the floor and the seat is app. 16.5" x 15.75". There appear to be no losses, thought there is some slight bending to the chair rail stretchers. This chair has been sold.
Detail of The plaque on the back of the chair is a brass frieze depicting Columbus surrounded by members of his ship as they set foot on The New World. A sword pointing down in his right hand and a flag in the left. The imagery shows the fruits of the newly 'discovered' paradise. Shown are the dates "1492" and "1892" in high relief.
The lower cast frieze on the front stretcher shows a female figure sitting in a cart being pulled by two sheep. She holds a branch in her hand.
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