Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9, 2026
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 529
New York Queen Anne Maple Rush Seat Armchair, Garvan Provenance
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$800
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
attributed to Long Island, 18th century, turned stiles and stretcher, pad feet, 44-3/4 x 24 x 21 in., seat height 18-1/2 in.
Provenance: Gift of Mabel Brady Garvan of New York, NY, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Note: Similar example published in "Long Island is My Nation: The Decorative Arts & Craftsmen 1640-1830, Dean F. Failey, page 81, figure 94. Other similar side chair examples on following pages.
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Gift of Mabel Brady Garvan of New York, NY, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
old refinishing, traces of red with typical wear and shrinkage splits, very minor cracks at arm attachments, arms loose on supports, one front leg with repairs to attachment at seat frame, early rush seat with break to middle and significant wear, proper right rear leg with repair to break at stretcher joint
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