Closed Return - Finish Signed Off
Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 590
Italian Bone Inlaid and Ebonized Savonarola Chair
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 |
likely 18th century, shaped seatback with dragon and nobleman motif inlay, pilaster arms with turned terminals, slatted folding seat and trestle base with foliate and diamond inlay throughout, 33-3/4 x 26 x 19 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Condition
seatback with repaired inlay and some structural repairs, seatback no longer removeable (as typical with Savonarola chairs) due to reinforcements and restorations to back, one later back block, loss to one arm terminal molding, later antique screws throughout, one slat with break and some slats have been repaired, losses and darkening to bone inlay, other wear and imperfections expected with significant age and use
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Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
