Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 425

Rare George II Carved Windsor Armchair

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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
British, possibly Irish, mid 18th century, with spindle back and pierced splat over deeply shaped plank seat, on leaf carved cabriole legs with lion's paw front feet, 30 x 28 x 19-1/2 in., seat height 17 in. - Provenance: Estate of Robert K. Johnson, Aiken, South Carolina

Condition

break at one spindle and two others possibly restored, minor cracks at bentwood arms with probable patch at end of top applique, break and repair at back of one front leg at attachment to seat, some possible restorations at knee returns, plank seat with scattered cracks and minor repairs including two small patches at edges of front corners, one turned stretcher likely replaced, crest attachment with some later plugged screws at underside
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