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Premier Auction - Session II | November 12, 2022

Sat, Nov 12, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 771

American Chippendale Shell Carved Chair, Old Surface

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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

New York or Philadelphia, 1760-1780, with serpentine shell carved crest over pierced splat, shell carved knees, ball and claw feet, through tenon construction, old possibly original surface, 38-1/4 x 22 x 21 in.

Condition

very good, two knee returns replaced, some areas lightly scraped or cleaned, slip seat replaced, some stains and fading to upholstery, some minor cracks and checking at front legs and light foot wear

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