American & Southern | December 5, 2024
Thu, Dec 5, 2024 10:00AM EST
Lot 1015
Rare Set of Four Duncan Phyfe Attributed Classical Mahogany Side Chairs
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 |
New York, 1815 to 1825, attributed to the shop of Duncan Phyfe, each with carved lyre backs, reeded stiles, on animal paw carved front legs, 31-3/4 x 17-1/2 x 18 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
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Private Collection
chair VI with break and repair to rear stiles at joint with crest rail with associated losses and repairs, one rear leg re-pinned, areas of discoloration from repairs, front leg is badly broken; chair XI with break and repair at one front leg with replaced rosette; chair II with breaks and repairs at crest rail attachment, break and repairs to rear stiles at joint with seat rail, breaks at front leg attachments with associated cracks; chair I with later plugged screw at one front leg attachment; all chairs with distress at crest panels, scars from previous braces at front leg attachments now removed, additionally inside of the upper stiles of each chair has several small holes suggesting the backs were perhaps at one point upholstered over, modern slipseat frames, all chairs with bumps and wear overall wear to feet with some small losses at to toes
