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Emporium Auction | January 25, 2024

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 605

Four French Ebonized Bentwood Bar Chairs

Estimate: $200 - $400

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

late 19th century, arched back, caned seat, entwined stretcher, flared back, 38-1/4 x 13 x 17 in.

Provenance: Jeanne S. Hartley Antiques, Spartanburg, South Carolina, November 1988; Private Collection

Condition

chairs are overall structurally sound with typical slight looseness expected with bentwood chairs of this age, one chair with loose caned seats with small losses to caning, chairs appear to retain original hardware, all chairs with fading/loss to ebonizing primarily along crest rail and seat rail, surface with scattered wear, small painted retouches, various other wear expected with age and use

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Jeanne S. Hartley Antiques, Spartanburg, South Carolina, November 1988; Private Collection