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Lot 681

Pair New England Chippendale Mahogany 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

Salem, Massachusetts, late 18th century, each with shell carved serpentine crest over a pierced splat, cabriole legs with pad feet, gold silk damask upholstered slip seats, 38 in., seat height 18 in.

Provenance: Peter Sawyer Antiques (accompanied by original receipt); A Private South Carolina Collection

Condition

typical minor cracks at front leg attachments, scattered finish distress, minor break and repair at one rear stile at joint with crest rail, one with repaired break to seat frame with corresponding replaced bracket return, seat frame blocking renailed, period seat frames, wear and tears to upholstery