British & Continental Auction | May 8, 2024
Wed, May 8, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 50
British Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Window Bench
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
circa 1740-1760, scrolled muslin upholstered arms, partially exposed frame, blind fretwork legs, marlboro feet, 23-1/2 x 39 x 18-1/2 in.
Provenance: Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
Condition
structurally sound, muslin upholstery with wear and discolorations, seat rail with burlap covering, later wood strip liner and many upholstery tack holes, old bracing with insect holes (not active), later glue blocks and one replaced brace, one leg with doweled repair, two legs with spliced repairs at seat rail joints, likely had decorative brackets no longer present, other scattered wear and imperfections from age and use
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Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
