Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 139
Fine Pair Boston Classical Mahogany Armchairs
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 |
Massachusetts, circa 1815, upholstered backs with horizontal headrests, scrolled arms, dense mahogany throughout, original slip seats, poplar secondary, 46-1/2 x 22 x 24 in. (overall), 20 in. (seat height)Note: For a closely related caned example, see Stuart Feld, Boston in the Age of Neoclassicismÿ(Hirschl & Adler Galleries, 1999-2000) cat. no. 28.; Provenance: Israel Sack, New York, purchased November 1972 for $2,500 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
excellent condition overall, minor glue repair to one side seat rail, veneer patch at back of one leg (possibly as made), minor bumps and wear to frames, wear and stains to upholstery, one area of upholstery pulling away at back, one sprung seat needs rewebbing
Condition
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