American & Southern | September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 213
Fine Philadelphia Chippendale Mahogany Courtenay Carved Tassel Back Side Chair
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Sold for
$19,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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 1765-1775, with robust carving attributed to Hercules Courtenay, leaf and shell crest over stop-fluted stiles, shell-carved rail, 41-3/4 x 23-1/2 x 22 in.
Provenance: Alan Miller, Quakertown, Pennsylvania; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
The design of this chair represents the Philadelphia Chippendale in its fully developed and highly successful form. This example is distinguished by its particularly successful sinuous carving. Very closely related examples, possibly from the same set, are in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (see Hipkiss, M. and M. Karolik Collection of Eighteenth Century American Arts, Boston, 1941, p. 148, fig. 86, acc. no. 39.169) and in the Henry Ford Museum, (see Helen Comstock, American Furniture, New York, 1962, fig. 263. An additional example, formerly in the WIlliam K. Du Pont collection, sold Sotheby's, The Wolf Family Collection, 21 April 2023, lot 850.
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Alan Miller, Quakertown, Pennsylvania; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Some breaks and repairs to splat with areas of color retouch and repair (see blacklight images)； quarter round seat frame moldings restored； period slip seat with modern upholstery Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
