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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 18

Group of Six American 18th Century Side Chairs

Estimate: $300 - $500

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$0 $25
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$50,000 $5,000
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mid to late 18th century, includes one mahogany pair with ribbon backs and upholstered seats, 36 x 21-1/2 x 17 in.; one cherry pair with ribbon backs and rush seats, 36 x 18-1/2 x 14 in.; two ladderback chairs with rush seats, one paint decorated, taller 36 in.

Provenance: Mahogany ribbon back chairs purchased from Andre
Rueff, Brooklyn, NY, 1928; Cherry ribbon back chairs purchased from Israel Sack, New York, NY, 1931; Ladderback chairs gift of Mary van Kleeck, Woodstock, NY, 1951; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

all chairs structurally sound with varying degrees of wear, repairs, and imperfections as expected with age and use, loss to some rush seats, recommend to view in person or view detailed condition photos, sold as is

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Mahogany ribbon back chairs purchased from Andre
Rueff, Brooklyn, NY, 1928; Cherry ribbon back chairs purchased from Israel Sack, New York, NY, 1931; Ladderback chairs gift of Mary van Kleeck, Woodstock, NY, 1951; Property from the Brooklyn Museum