Premier Auction - Session II - November 18, 2023 | Lot 1008-1473
Sat, Nov 18, 2023 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1255
American Federal Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$1,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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, circa 1790, shield back with openwork drapery swag and bellflower carved splat, over the rail upholstery, reeded tapered legs with spade feet, 38 x 22 x 18 in., seat height 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: Henry Ford Museum, (ACC.NO.00.3.7969); Christie's, New York January 21, 1989, ($11,000); Private Collection
Note: A nearly identical chair is in the Karolik Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, see Hipkiss, number 95. An additional related armchair is in the collections of Bayou Bend.
Condition
good condition overall, top of crest rail with area of discoloration, surface retouch, some minor sun fading at back, upholstery with light wear and stains, not examined under upholstery
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Henry Ford Museum, (ACC.NO.00.3.7969); Christie's, New York January 21, 1989, ($11,000); Private Collection
