American & Southern | September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 210
Important Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Easy Chair, Ex. Winterthur
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
Sold for
$40,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
possibly shop of Benjamin Randolph, circa 1770, acanthus carved knees, fine olive green upholstery with yellow trim by Leroy Graves, 49-1/2 x 35-1/2 x 33 in., seat height 15 in.
Provenance: Ex. collection Ella Parsons; Winterthur Museum and Gardens; Sold Christie's New York, June 17 1992 lot 176 for $85,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Literature: illustrated in Joseph Downs, American Furniture, Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods (1952), pl. 86.
Note: The straight front rail is an unusual feature among Philadelphia easy chairs. This rare chair was in the collections of Winterthur Museum, and was deaccessioned in 1992. At the time, the museum had acquired a related chair with original under upholstery, so this chair was sold. Another chair with straight front rails made in Philadelphia circa 1770 with carving by a different hand sold at Sotheby's New York, NY, "The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. George Fenimore Johnson", January 19, 2008, lot 14 for $505,000.
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Ex. collection Ella Parsons; Winterthur Museum and Gardens; Sold Christie's New York, June 17 1992 lot 176 for $85,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
very good overall condition overall with non-intrusive upholstery by Leroy Graves three knee returns are replaced and rear legs expertly ended out approx. 2 inches； typical wear to front legs；not examined under upholstery, but the 1992 Christie's catalog illustrates the chair without upholstery, and the frame appears to be in good condition Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
