Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1110
Richard Edwards Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chair
Estimate: $35,000 - $45,000
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
Carving attributed to Martin Jugiez, Philadelphia, circa 1770, with ruffled and C scroll carved crest over a rosette and ribbon decorated gothic splat, fluted rear stiles, scrolled seat rail on very finely carved cabriole legs, with ball and claw feet, 38-1/2 x 22 x 22 in.
Provenance: Mrs. Ernest Bell, Stephen Kindig Agency, 1984; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: This side chair is from a set of six that descended in the family of Richard Edwards of Lumberton, New Jersey. One is illustrated in pl. 217 of William MacPherson Hornor's Blue Book: Philadelphia Furniture (Philadelphia: by the author, 1935) and four sold as pairs (lots 139 and 140) at Christie's on January 19, 2018, with the first pair realizing $118,750. The carving on the chairs is attributed to Martin Jugiez and is unusually delicate for his work. The knee design follows that of a pier table and a high chest and matching table also owned by Edwards. This suit of furniture has traditionally commanded high prices; the high chest and dressing table sold for $1,760,000 at Christie's in January 1987; and the pier table brought $4,600,000 at Christie's on January 20, 1990.
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Mrs. Ernest Bell, Stephen Kindig Agency, 1984; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
excellent condition overall, three seat blocks replaced, minor scratches at crest rail, some slight sun fading to back, typical edge roughness to stiles and seat frame, minor cracks at one front leg at joint with seat rails, other typical minor surface flaws, modern green wool damask upholstery generally good, with some slight picking and very minor moth damage, slip seat replaced
