American & Southern Featuring Jefferson Foundation Deaccessions | May 20, 2026
Wed, May 20, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 54
Pair of French Louis XVI Paint and Gilt Decorated Fauteuils, Philadelphia Museum Provenance
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for
$3,500
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 |
second half 18th century, traces of old and probably original gesso, paint and gilt, elaborately carved beech frames, blue silk floral and foliate upholstery, later chair covers made by Natalie Larson in 1993 included, one chair with "53" old pencil inscription to seat rail interiors, 37-3/4 x 25 x 26-1/2 in., seat height 17-3/4 in.
Provenance: Purchased by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation from the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1947; Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. These objects were never owned by Thomas Jefferson. They are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and therefore fall outside the Foundation’s collections scope. Proceeds will be used to benefit the conservation and acquisitions fund.
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Purchased by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation from the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1947; Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. These objects were never owned by Thomas Jefferson. They are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and therefore fall outside the Foundation’s collections scope. Proceeds will be used to benefit the conservation and acquisitions fund.
with small loose pieces including rosette from seat rail and loss to one other rosette, one proper left rear upper leg with later color possibly masking repair, typical wear and loss to painted and gilt surface, frames not examined under upholstery but both stable Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
