ca 1950-1955, with scoop seat of tanned leather, secured by hand-hammered tacks, over low, curule legs attached by front and rear stretchers, 27" high x 18.375" wide. William Spratling (1900-1967), silversmith and graphic artist, is believed to have influenced a generation of American and Mexican silversmiths by redeeming the culture and designs of Mexico, his adopted country, and integrating them into a silver manufactory in Taxco which transformed artistic interest and economics of art in the country. This chair was part of a set of two chairs and a table designed by Spratling for Samuel Moxley, for whom Spratling briefly worked, designing silver for the Conquistador, S.A. silver manufactory in Mexico City. Mr. Moxley had the furniture shipped to his home in Indiana in the early 1950s. Provenance: From Mrs. Lucinda Moxley to present owner, by descent, Condition: Leather has some spots, stains.
ca 1950-1955, with scoop seat of tanned leather, secured by hand-hammered tacks, over low, curule legs attached by front and rear stretchers, 27" high x 18.375" wide. William Spratling (1900-1967), silversmith and graphic artist, is believed to have influenced a generation of American and Mexican silversmiths by redeeming the culture and designs of Mexico, his adopted country, and integrating them into a silver manufactory in Taxco which transformed artistic interest and economics of art in the country. This chair was part of a set of two chairs and a table designed by Spratling for Samuel Moxley, for whom Spratling briefly worked, designing silver for the Conquistador, S.A. silver manufactory in Mexico City. Mr. Moxley had the furniture shipped to his home in Indiana in the early 1950s. Provenance: From Mrs. Lucinda Moxley to present owner, by descent, Condition: Leather has some spots, stains.
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