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Fri, Dec 4, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 302

Fine Pair of Boston Classical Mahogany Recamiers

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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
circa 1830s, each with curved back and scrolled arm with anthemion carved terminals, on scrolled floriform carved feet, ash or chestnut seat frames, fitted with casters, 33 x 62 x 22-1/2 in. - Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

good overall, tacking scars to back panels, one with some later pins or plugged screws at crest rail attachment, back panel attachmentsÿwith some possibly later plugged screws, scattered minor veneer patches and flaws, especially at seat rails, some later blocking for seat supports (each with plugged mortises from cross brace, now removed), upholstery with light wear and fading