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Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 936

Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chair

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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

possibly shop of Thomas Tufft or James Gillingham, circa 1770, finely carved crest over pierced Gothic splat, with leaf carved base, period slip seat, C scroll and leaf carved skirt, carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet, 38 x 24 x 22 in.

Provenance: Underside of back seat rail branded "Boardman", likely for an early owner; Private Virginia Collection

Condition

very good condition overall, period slip seat marked VII, back of seat frame marked VIII, rear seat blocking replaced (front seat blocking original), minor crack and repair at front of crest rail at joint of one stile, typical bumps and wear to knees and feet