Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1217
Philadelphia Queen Anne Figured Walnut Open Armchair
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
mid 18th century, shaped crest over a vaseform splat, shaped arms with deeply scrolled hand grips, scalloped skirts, and trifid front feet, period yellow pine slip seat with modern blue upholstery, 41-1/2 x 29 x 21 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, by descent from Edward Simmons, 1729-1814. Edward Simmons was born Montgomery County, but lived from early life in Philadelphia. Family history records him as a patriot, Colonel in the Philadelphia Militia during the Revolution, a vestrymen of Christ Church and member of the choir. The Simmons home was Arch Street a few blocks from Independence Hall; Private Collection, Jacksonville, Florida
Condition
breaks and repairs to joint of crest rail to rear stiles, break and repair with patch to one arm attachment, patch and repair to one side seat rail at arm attachment, small face patch at splat
