Brunk Auctions
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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1151

Fine Set of Six American Federal Mahogany Side Chairs

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

Bid Increments

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$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

New York, 1790-1810, each with shield back with carved drapery and central urn, striped silk over the rail upholstery, tapered legs with spade feet, 39 x 21 x 17 in.

Provenance: Joe Kindig, Jr. & Son, York, Pennsylvania; Thomas E. Wynne & Gaynor Wynne Richards Collection; Sold Northeast Auctions, August 6 2006 lot 1498 for $37,100; Collection of C.L. Prickett

Condition

cracks and repairs at some front leg attachments with scars from previous braces (now removed), later interior seat frame blocking, one chair with shallow patches at rear stiles (possibly once fitted with arms, now removed), one with minor splat repairs, other minor repairs at joints with crest rails to rear stiles, stains and wear to upholstery

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