American & Southern Auction | October 16, 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 563
Historic Virginia American Windsor Highchair In Early Surface
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
probably Pennsylvania, 18th century, in original surface with traces of multiple paint histories, poplar plank seat, boldly turned arm supports, legs and stretchers, 33 x 14 x 11 in.
Provenance: Property Deaccessioned from the Chrysler Museum of Art. High chair said to have been used by John Randolph of Virginia. The chair was given by Randolph's mother to her friend Mrs. Phillip Barraud, wife of Dr. Phillip Barraud, surgeon of the Port of Norfolk during the Revolutionary War. By descent in family to the donor, Dr. Benjamin M. Blake; sold Brunk Auctions, September 15, 2012, lot 31, $6,490; A North Carolina Private Collection
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Property Deaccessioned from the Chrysler Museum of Art. High chair said to have been used by John Randolph of Virginia. The chair was given by Randolph's mother to her friend Mrs. Phillip Barraud, wife of Dr. Phillip Barraud, surgeon of the Port of Norfolk during the Revolutionary War. By descent in family to the donor, Dr. Benjamin M. Blake; sold Brunk Auctions, September 15, 2012, lot 31, $6,490; A North Carolina Private Collection
proper right arm is an early replacement (7-1/2 in. repair), otherwise apparently untouched condition with losses to old paint surface, early accession number printed on bottom
