American & Southern Auction | October 16, 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 580
Rare Aiken, South Carolina Cotton Room Screen
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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 |
created by James Mathewes Legaré (1823 - 1859) of Aiken, South Carolina, large wrought iron room screen wrapped in cotton with figural crest and open niche, patented plastic-cotton process named Lignine used for molding, water- and fire-proofing, 87 x 61 x 24-1/2 in.
accompanied by a write up of the detailed patented process and a facsimile of a Charleston newspaper article featuring Legaré and his furniture
Provenance: Emma Susan Gilchrist, acquired from the maker's brother; an Important Southern Institution
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Emma Susan Gilchrist, acquired from the maker's brother; an Important Southern Institution
scattered losses and distress throughout, including loss of putti's head, one trumpet device off but present, wear and losses at feet, other surface distress throughout
