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American & Southern Auction | June 27, 2024

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 536

Fine and Rare Pilgrim Century Turned Great Chair

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

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attributed to Long Island or Connecticut, late 17th century, in mixed woods (ash and maple?), mellow old patinated surface, early woven fiber seat, 41-1/2 x 23 x 19 in.

Provenance: Collection of the Late Ned Hipp, North Carolina

Note: For related examples see Forman, American Seating Furniture, catalog no. 7 and Safford American Furniture in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, catalog no. 7.

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Collection of the Late Ned Hipp, North Carolina

scattered pest damage to stiles with some associated losses to foot bottoms (some possible loss of height), joints are slightly loose, wear and losses to fiber seat