Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 836
Early Virginia Turned and Rush Seat Armchair
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
Southside, Virginia, probably Mecklenburg or Dinwiddie County, late 18th century, in mixed woods with turned stiles, spindle back and arm supports, shaped arms, mellow old surface, 38-1/4 x 21 x 15 in.
Provenance: Milly McGehee; Sold Jeffrey S. Evans, November 10, 2012, lot 433; Private Texas CollectionCondition
mellow old surface with some traces of paint, formerly fitted with rockers, now removed (mortises for rockers have been expertly filled and colored), some finish wear and fading, other typical bumps and abrasions to frame, old rush seat with some wear and breaks
