Premier Auction - Session II - September 16, 2023
Sat, Sep 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1075
Fine New York Federal Mahogany Silk Damask Upholstered Sofa
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
attributed to Slover & Taylor, 1800-1810, fine yellow silk damask upholstery with two matching bolsters, 38-3/4 x 79 x 25-1/2 in.
Provenance: Thomas Schwenke Antiques, purchased December 1983 for $17,500 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Estate of Lynda Miller Lipscomb, Charleston, South Carolina
Condition
Schwenke receipt records "guaranteed completely original and without major restoration, casters added at early time, cuffs remaining on front feet", scattered typical cracks and distress to arms, some distress and repairs at front leg attachments, other leg and footwear, minor abrasions at top molding, modern upholstery in good condition with scattered light wear
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Thomas Schwenke Antiques, purchased December 1983 for $17,500 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Estate of Lynda Miller Lipscomb, Charleston, South Carolina
