Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 839
Four Thomas Day Attributed Classical Side Chairs
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
North Carolina, circa 1845-1850, each with leaf carved heart pierced crest over a double swan form pierced splat, figured mahogany veneers, blue velvet upholstered slip seats, saber legs, 34-1/2 x 19 x 16ÿin., Provenance: Private Collection; Note: One chair stamped "22", indicating these chairs came from a very extensive set. Nearly identical chairs are documented to African American cabinetmaker Thomas Day (Milton, North Carolina, 1801-1861).
Condition
good structural condition with minor finish distress, scattered bumps, and abrasions to frames, period slip seats (not fully examined), each chair marked in black paint "49"
