Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 249
Assembled Set of Fine Classical Window Valances
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 |
four valances, each with double leaf crest and leaf and fruit end carved appliques, hung with green and gold drapery swags with beaded fringes and peach silk backing, largest 82 x 101 x 5 in., smaller examples 82 x 64 x 5 in.;
Provenance: David Dunton, Woodbury, Connecticut, purchased between August and November 1994 (accompanied by original receipts, originally for three pairs); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
In the reupholstering process, some carved and gilt elements were interchanged, but there are eight carved and period elements to complete two smaller valances; typical light wear and distress to gilding, fading to fabric, framework for all valances is modern
Condition
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