Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 333
Two American Gothic Side Chairs
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
mid to late 19th century, one mahogany with spiral turned stiles, foliate cartouche splat, spiral turned legs, casters, 22 x 19 x 18; the other walnut with a floral crest, round acanthine back with mythological masks, cabriole legs, casters, 46 x 19 x 20-1/2 in.
Condition
both chairs are structurally sound, mahogany chair with scattered small repairs to seatback, scattered small chips and losses; walnut chair with dark finish that was lacquered some time ago (rear with finish losses that have been lacquered over), small losses to top of crest (have been lacquered over), loose seat cushion springs; both chairs with expected abrasions and general wear form age and use
Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
