Hi Kelly,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Continental carved walnut backstool
European, probably Germany or Bavarian, possibly 18th Century
The tall back surmounted with carved crest with C-scrolls over a straight crest rail with guilloche decoration, suspended on a back carved into winged caryatids, the trapezoidal seat centering an engraved circle with foliate decoration, all raised on a carved base with winged caryatid supports.
50 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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