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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 65

Set of Six George III Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs

Estimate: $600 - $900

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 1800, vasiform slatted splat, serpentine seat with studded horsehair upholstery, molded tapered legs, stretchered base, 36 x 21-3/4 x 16-1/2 in.

Provenance: C.R. Sattig of East River, Connecticut; Gift of George D. Pratt, Brooklyn, NY, 1915; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

all chairs structurally sound, some chairs with typical repairs at crest rail joints, some small losses and minor separation to lamination at lower section of seatbacks, scattered minor insect holes to legs and seat rails (not active), minor losses to feet, other general wear as expected with age and use, upholstery in overall good condition with small imperfections, studs with oxidation

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C.R. Sattig of East River, Connecticut; Gift of George D. Pratt, Brooklyn, NY, 1915; Property from the Brooklyn Museum