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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 38

New York Federal Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair

Estimate: $500 - $700

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

circa 1790-1800, foliate and drapery carved splat, upholstered seat, tapered legs, spade feet, 38-3/4 x 22 x 17 in.

Provenance: Arthur W. Clement, Brooklyn, NY; thence by descent in the family; Purchased from Allison Clement Paulsen (Mr. Ivar C. Paulsen), Pound Ridge, NY, 1977; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

break at crest rail, otherwise structurally sound, old repair near crest rail break, repaired break at splat, other small repairs and reattachments at splat, some later screws at bracing, scattered wear and imperfections from age and usage

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Arthur W. Clement, Brooklyn, NY; thence by descent in the family; Purchased from Allison Clement Paulsen (Mr. Ivar C. Paulsen), Pound Ridge, NY, 1977; Property from the Brooklyn Museum