Lot 380
A Fine American Renaissance Carved Walnut Master's Armchair, c. 1875, Philadelphia, crest with a martial trophée, padded back flanked by mace carved stiles, griffin arm terminals, paw feet.
Note: Scholars David Hanks and Paige Talbott note that Philadelphia furniture makers of the 1860s were resistant to the changes brought about by new types of steam powered machinery and emphasized the work of immigrant journeyman carvers more than makers in other American cities. Entirely hand-carved furniture related to 18th century examples continued to be preferred by those who could afford it, and was emphasized by Philadelphia firms like Allen and Brother and Daniel Pabst. By the 1880s industrial techniques and innovation overtook most Philadelphia cabinet shops, leaving a dwindling number of "cabinet-makers of reputation" such as Pabst. This superbly carved chair is a product of traditional craft techniques most notable in Philadelphia.
Reference: Hanks and Talbott. "Daniel Pabst, Philadelphia Cabinetmaker", Philadelphia Museum of Art (April 1977) pp. 6-7.
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