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Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 713

Pair Philadelphia Federal Mahogany Side Chairs

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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 Ephraim Haines, circa 1805, finely carved and crafted, each with reeded crests and stiles, centering reeded and leaf carved slats, over a blue horsehair upholstered seat with brass tacking, on leaf carved, reeded, and turned legs, 34 in., seat height 17-1/2 in. - Note: These chairs are closely related in style and upholstery to the armchairs in lot 757.- Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, January 16, 1999 lot 833; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey Condition Report

Condition

excellent overall, one chair with later strips at bottom edges of seat frame at tacking edge, minor distress and repairs at front leg attachments, other scattered typical bumps and abrasions, fine horsehair upholstery with some light wear and stains
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