Lot 13

Pair Classical Figured Mahogany Window Benches

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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
New York, circa 1825, each with scrolled arms, molded saber legs with lion's paw feet, on casters, green silk damask upholstery, ash secondary, 26-1/2 x 41-1/2 x 15 in. (at feet); Provenance: Woldman & Woldman, Alexandria, Virginia, purchased October 1991 for $9,000 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

scattered veneer cracks, repairs and restoration throughout, repairs and one crack at top scrolls, minor cracks to legs (underside of legs with early iron braces,ÿprobably as made),ÿrepairs with some plugged screws or dowels at arm attachments, two toes restored at lamination, wear and fading to upholstery