Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: Modern, American, Pottery & British

Sat, Jul 9, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 10, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 677

Southern Folk Art Alligator-Carved

Estimate: $100 - $300

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
Rush-Seat Chair late 19th/early 20th century, the crest with well-carved alligator over rustic split spindles and rush seat, probably red cedar throughout, old dry surface, 35-1/2 in.. Condition: good as-found condition, shrinkage cracks to legs, some wear and breaks to rush upholstery, surface wear, abrasions and some paint splatter. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. J. C. Gilbert, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Condition

good as-found condition, shrinkage cracks to legs, some wear and breaks to rush upholstery, surface wear, abrasions and some paint splatter