An American Panorama: North, South, East and West | May 9, 2024
Thu, May 9, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 597
A Fine Maryland Historic Philadelphia Chippendale Camelback Sofa
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Pennsylvania, circa 1780, deeply shaped back with scrolled arms, mahogany Marlboro legs with stretchers, 36 x 93 x 30 in.
Provenance: Bought at auction in the early 1800's by Dr. Philip Syng Physick, for his Maryland home, 'Octorara', To his granddaughter, Mrs. Philip S. P. Conner; To her son, Edward Conner; who sold his share of the house and furniture to his sister, Mrs. Arthur (Camilla) Hale; To her granddaughter, Elsa Noble; To her cousin, Edward Conner. Ginsburg and Levy, New York; A Private New Jersey Estate
Reference: For more on the Maryland history, see 'The House Of Dr. Philip Syng Physick' in Antiques Magazine, April, 1968, page 464.
Condition
visible frame in good condition, patch and repair at back of one of center rear leg, typical bumps and wear at front legs, formerly fitted with casters, now removed, modern upholstery with scattered light wear and fading, frame not examined under upholstery
Available payment options
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
Bought at auction in the early 1800's by Dr. Philip Syng Physick, for his Maryland home, 'Octorara', To his granddaughter, Mrs. Philip S. P. Conner; To her son, Edward Conner; who sold his share of the house and furniture to his sister, Mrs. Arthur (Camilla) Hale; To her granddaughter, Elsa Noble; To her cousin, Edward Conner. Ginsburg and Levy, New York; A Private New Jersey Estate
