Lot 112

Pair of Continental Rococo Black Painted and Parcel Gilt Side Chairs

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

18th century, acanthine crest, scrolled pierced splat, acanthus knees and seat rail, cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, 37-3/4 x 19 x 16 in.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter

Condition

both chairs structurally sound, repaired crest rails, one chair with small repair to splat, one chair with both rear legs ended out, other chair with one rear leg ended out, scattered minor insect holes (not active), later black paint, likely later gilt, minor repairs at stretcher joints, pieced repairs at feet, other small restorations and imperfections as expected

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Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter