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Emporium & Coins Auction

Fri, Oct 22, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 72

Gothic Revival Oak Folding Library Steps

Estimate: $400 - $600

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$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
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$50,000 $5,000
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British, 19th century, oak throughout, metamorphic hinged form with large iron catch, four upholstered steps, pierced back slats with quatrefoil decoration, 34-1/2 x 17 x 23-1/2 in. open

Provenance: Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Condition

slats lacking two applied bosses, wear and stains to seat, some joints slightly loose, finish splatter at bottom, other surface distress

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