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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 1099

Six Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs

Estimate: $500 - $700

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
possibly Pennsylvania, 19th century, each with carved shield back with upholstered slip seat with serpentine front rail, on molded tapered legs, 39-1/2 in., seat height 18-1/2 in. - Provenance: Property from a duPont Family Estate, Charlottesville, Virginia

Condition

scattered repairs, including one with repair at one front seat rail, one with repair at one rear stile, one with molding repairs at top of front legs, some break and repairs to rear slats, one with break at side stretcher and one restored side rail, other scattered later blocking and scars from previous braces, modern upholstery generally good (note - two styles of upholstery), slip seats replaced, some surface distress with traces of white and/or discolored varnish, other abrasions and wear
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