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Sat, Dec 5, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 632

Three British and French Period Open Armchairs

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
18th/19th century, comprising a provincial Louis XV example in carved walnut; Sheraton example with feathered arms, leaf carved and fluted legs, striped upholstery with brass tacking; Sheraton black painted example with ribbon and bellflower carved crest, embroidered upholstery and fluted legs; tallest 37 in. - Provenance: Private Collection Asheville, North Carolina

Condition

Louis XV example with scattered pest damage with associated losses including at top center of crest, one rear foot spliced, some repinning at joints; Sheraton example with surface distress with traces of paint, scattered pest damage with associated repairs, typical cracks and minor patches to back framing, feet set with tilters (one missing); black painted Sheraton example with paint losses throughout, some later seat frame blocking, feet formerly fitted with casters (now removed)