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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 165

Fine Set of Six Irish Chippendale

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs British, 1760-1780, each with shell-carved serpentine crest over pierced splat, fine striped silk upholstery with brass tacking, 37-1/2 in., restored with scattered breaks and repairs, one chair with repairs to one rear stile with small associated loss, scattered cracks and repairs to splats, one with later brown stain to splat, crest and rear stiles (breaks and repairs at top of stiles, other possible restorations to splat), modern upholstery generally good condition with minor stains. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Neil Havener and Helen Erenwall, Charlottesville, Virginia; Tharpe Collection

Condition

restored with scattered breaks and repairs, one chair with repairs to one rear stile with small associated loss, scattered cracks and repairs to splats, one with later brown stain to splat, crest and rear stiles (breaks and repairs at top of stiles, other possible restorations to splat), modern upholstery generally good condition with minor stains

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