The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 33
Extremely Rare Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Hairy Paw Foot Armchair
Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
Sold for
$8,500
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $5,000 | $500 |
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| $100,000 | $10,000 |
1765-1770, with fine leaf and ruffle carving attributed to the "Spikey Leaf" carver, boldly formed front legs with hairy paw feet, slip seat with silk damask upholstery, replaced pierced splat, 41 x 28 x 24 in.
Provenance: Valdemar Jacobsen, New York; Joseph Sprain, Philadelphia; William K. DuPont, 1993; George S. Parker II; The Jerold Krouse Collection
Note: This chair is thought to be the only known Philadelphia hairy paw foot armchair in existence. It is accompanied by an extensive writeup by Alan Miller regarding the quality and rarity of this example.
Literature: Illustrated and discussed in Uncommon Skill: The Works of Alan Miller and Bill McCarthy p. 73 figure 48.
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Valdemar Jacobsen, New York; Joseph Sprain, Philadelphia; William K. DuPont, 1993; George S. Parker II; The Jerold Krouse Collection
splat has been expertly restored by Alan Miller, otherwise excellent condition, very minor cracks and possible repairs at joint of arms to rear stiles
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