Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 305
Classical Mahogany Eagle Back Side Chair
Estimate: $700 - $1,000
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 |
New York, 1810-1820, possibly shop of Duncan Phyfe, with spread wing eagle slat over leaf and scroll carved devices, on molded saber legs, with period slip seat, 33-1/2 in. (overall height), 18 in. (seat height)Note: A chair of the same design is illustrated in American Furniture: The Federal Periodÿby Montgomery, plate 76.; Provenance: Israel Sack, New York, purchased August 1971 for $1,800 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
breaks and repairs at crest scrolls (one repair is out of alignment), crack at one rear stile at joint with eagle slat, minor separation at one seat frame (dry glue), some finish distress
