Brunk Auctions
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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 980

American Pilgrim Century Turned Great Chair

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Massachusetts, late 17th century, Brewster chair with boldly turned finials, spindle back, rush seat, turned legs, ash and other mixed woods, 43-1/4 x 23-1/4 x 18-1/2 in.

Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, January 26, 1984, Lot 199; The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple

Condition

legs ended out approximately three inches, otherwise generally good, some traces of early red paint, cracks at top spindles with one minor loss, other typical shrinkage cracks, wear, and abrasions consistent with age and use

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