Day 2: American & European Decorative Arts
Sat, Nov 19, 2016 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 20, 2016 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 680
Rare Set of Six Baroque Carved Walnut
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 |
Dining Chairs circa 1700, probably English in the Dutch taste, each with shell carved crest, highly figured veneered splat, upholstered slip seat, shell-carved legs with "H" stretchers, beech and walnut secondary, rich mellow patinated surfaces, 43-1/2 x 22 x 23 in. Provenance: Malcolm Franklin, 1969. According to receipt "From the collection of Lady Grizel Hamilton, former lady-in-waiting to Queen Mary" (copy of receipt accompanies lot); Private Collection, Wilson, North Carolina
Condition
two with blue damask upholstery and two with pale blue velvet, excellent condition overall, scattered minor pest damage, other very minor flaws
