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American & Southern | March 13, 2025

Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1069

Fine Set of Eight Federal Carved Mahogany Urn Back Dining Chairs

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

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attributed to Samuel Kneeland and Lemuel Adams, Hartford, Connecticut, circa 1795, comprising: two arm and six side chairs, each with fine black horse hair upholstery with brass tacking, largest 38 x 22 x 20 in.

Provenance: Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey; Sold Sotheby's, New York, January 18, 2018 lot 803 for $11,250; Private South Carolina Collection

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Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey; Sold Sotheby's, New York, January 18, 2018 lot 803 for $11,250; Private South Carolina Collection

very good condition, one with minor glue repair at crest rail, one with small break at splat, other typical minor bumps and wear, some light scratches and wear to horse hair