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Lot 300

American Chippendale Upholstered Wing Chair

Estimate: $200 - $400

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
probably late 18th century, narrow, vertical frame set with pale yellow upholstery, on square legs with stretchers, accompanied by copy of receipt dated July 1989 from Elizabeth R. Daniel, Chapel Hill, North Carolina indicating an original retail price of $7,500, 45-1/2 in.; Provenance: Elizabeth R. Daniel, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Estate of Mr. and Mrs. David Astor Dowdy, Jr

Condition

frame restretchered (mortise scars on front legs from previous stretcher) wear and abrasions to legs, upholstery with stains and wear, possibly rerailed, other possible restorations