Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 591

Georgian Mahogany Double Chair Back Settee

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
British, probably 18th century, with scrolled crests over pierced splats, scrolled arms and lion's paw feet, 38 x 72 x 24 in. - Provenance: Property from a duPont Family Estate, Charlottesville, Virginia

Condition

side rails with unexplained plugged holes (current arms appear to have good integrity but holes remain unexplained, see detailed photos), seat blocking replaced, some patches and repairs to front seat rail, some sun fading at one side, minor cracks at arm attachments to rear stiles, some shrinkage cracks to rear splats, break and screw repair at top of one rear stile, probably original slip seat, modern upholstery generally good