American (Baltimore), ca 1815-1825. A pair of painted and gilt stenciled fancy chairs in pine, each having a rectangular gilt design to crest and stiles, the splats decorated with opposing swans, over caned seating, turned legs and front stretcher decorated with gilt foliage; ht. 32, wd. 18.25, dp. 20 in. (each).Pictured in Philadelphia Empire Furniture, Boor, pg. 346, figures 204.Provenance: Purchased by current owner from Cottone Auctions, March 29, 2014.Previously sold by H.L. Chalfant, May 19th, 2012, Lot 158.Ex. Collection of Dr. John Boor