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Modern Design, Tiffany, Art Nouveau, Decorative Continental Works

Fri, Sep 12, 2014 05:00PM EDT - Sat, Sep 13, 2014 05:00PM EDT
Lot 199

Fine New York Chippendale Sofa

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Bid Increments

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$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
American, late 18th century, boldly shaped crest and rolled arms, serpentine front rail, tapered square mahogany legs with H-stretchers, heavy oak seat frame, pine back frame, fine silk gray and pale yellow striped upholstery, 41 x 95 x 34 in., minor break and repair to one front leg, other minor flaws to legs and stretchers, refinished, modern upholstery with very light surface wear; upholstery removed from back in previous sale and frame appears to be in good condition (upholstery not removed from front or arms). Notes: Photographers need to pull up the details we had of this pre-upholstery from when we sold it before, May 3, 2008, lot 346.. Provenance: A Rhode Island Private Collection; Brunk Auctions, May 2008; Private South Carolina Collection

Condition

minor break and repair to one front leg, other minor flaws to legs and stretchers, refinished, modern upholstery with very light surface wear; upholstery removed from back in previous sale and frame appears to be in good condition (upholstery not removed from front or arms)