Premier Auction
Sat, Jul 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 753
Pair American Federal Paint Decorated Side Chairs
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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 John Seymour Jr. (Boston, 1785-1793), each black painted frame with painted highlights, backs centering a painted urn issuing a spray of flowers, over the rail upholstered seats, painted tapered legs, both chairs appear to retain original under upholstery, 34-1/2 x 19 x 15-1/2 in., seat height 18-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Georgia CollectionNote:A closely related chair in the collections of the Peabody Essex Museum has an early history indicating it was made by John Seymour. See Robert Mussey Jr., The Furniture Master Works of John and Thomas Seymour, catalog no. 119. Mussey suggests that the maker was John Seymour Jr., who died in 1793 at the young age of 26.
Condition
appear to be in very good condition, scattered bumps and wear to paint especially at edges, both appear to retain original under upholstery, scattered wear and stains to upholstery
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