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Winter British and Continental Premier Sale | February 24, 2026

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Important paintings including three Rosa Bonheur paintings, J.F. Herring Sr.; sporting art to include Heywood Hardy; impressive collection of Georgian silver from the Godfrey Collection featuring a basket by Wm. Cripps; tribal carpets from Susan Gary Collection, Louisville to include Serapi, Kazak, and Peperdil; over 75 British tea caddies from a Virginia collector; Rene Lalique glass; estate of Wm. Sauer, D.C. antiques dealer, sold to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia.
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Lot 46

Queen Anne Carved and Cane Back Side Chair

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$100

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probably British, 18th century, with carved crest and cane back, cane seat and scalloped skirt on "horse bone" legs with stretchers, 45-3/4 x 17-1/2 x 19 in.

Provenance: Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts

Note: This chair is a likely British precedent to the closely related Boston examples of the form.

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Collection of John B. and Marie-Teresa Vander Sande, Newbury, Massachusetts

good structural condition, checking and cracks at front legs, holes in seat caning, breakout at skirt attachment (loose), scalloped apron possibly an old replacement? 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.