American & Southern | Session I | November 13, 2025
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 02:00PM EST
Lot 1680
Assembled Set of Six Chippendale Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Side Chairs
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$400
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 |
American and probably British, late 18th century, comprising: a pair of Philadelphia attributed examples, possibly by Daniel Trotter, with finely carved backs and serpentine front rails, 36-1/2 x 21-1/2 x 19-1/4 in.; with a closely related pair, also with serpentine front rails, probably British; and a third pair, probably British, with straight seat rails; all with matching yellow silk damask upholstery
Provenance: Jerome Blum Antiques, 1985 (with copy of receipt attributing to Massachusetts); The Ray J. and Anne K. Groves Collection
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Jerome Blum Antiques, 1985 (with copy of receipt attributing to Massachusetts); The Ray J. and Anne K. Groves Collection
first pair with break and repair at one lower slat with associated patches to rear stiles, the second with breaks and repairs at middle slat； the second pair with patches and repairs to crest and upper rear stiles at joint (both chairs), one with associated cracks and losses, finish spotting； the third pair with finish distress and spotting, some minor repairs at one crest rail joint； no chairs examined under upholstery
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