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

Condition

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
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