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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 11

American William and Mary Maple Daybed

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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

18th century, probably Pennsylvania, maple and other mixed woods, reclining seatback with shaped crest rail and turned finials, turned legs and stretchers, ball feet, 38 x 61 x 21-1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from John Hill Morgan, New York, NY, 1915; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

structurally sound, modern upholstered back and bed, old repairs at seatback joints and reclining bar, replaced chain, seatback does not stay closed with current chains, back and seat were previously caned, several filled holes along rails, feet appear to be original, scattered filled areas throughout, evidence of old paint in some areas, scattered surface wear and small losses, other imperfections as expected with age and use

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Purchased from John Hill Morgan, New York, NY, 1915; Property from the Brooklyn Museum