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Live Auction

Day 1: Asian Arts, Sterling Silver & Jewelry

Fri, Nov 18, 2016 02:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 19, 2016 02:00PM EST
Lot 152

Fine Set of Six New York Federal

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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Mahogany Chairs attributed to the workshop of Duncan Phyfe, circa 1805, each with paneled crest over crossed splat centering a carved rosette, upholstered slip seat, 32-3/4 in.; with a clipped Duncan Phyfe signature. Notes: One chair in the set is illustrated in the gallery exhibition catalog "Opulence and Splendor: The New York Chair 1790-1830" by Bernard S. Dean Levy, 1984, No. 36; Accompanied by an S. Dean Levy 1988 appraisal.. Provenance: Harrison Ogden, Schuyler Family; Property from the Duke Family Collection

Condition

excellent condition overall, minor sun fading, one with plugged screw at back of one stile, a second chair with break and repair to one front leg,

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