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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 390

Set of Eight New York Federal Mahogany Dining 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

circa 1805-1815, each with a fluted and rosette carved crest rail, over carved and turned spindles, over the rail upholstered slip seats on reeded tapered legs with spade feet, two arm and six side, striped yellow and floral upholstery, 35-3/4 x 22-3/4 x 18-1/2 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

two side chairs with tipped out feet (approximately 1 in.), cracks at two rear stiles at joint with seat rails (one slightly loose), break and repair at one hand grip, minor repairs and later screws at arm support attachments, typical bumps and wear especially at legs, some later blocking and other minor structural repairs to interior seat rails, modern upholstery in good condition with some light stains