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Lot 22

Two Black Forest Carved Marquetry Inlaid Side Chairs

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

Swiss, late 19th century, each with mountain goat and trailing vine marquetry inlay, leaf, acorn, fern, and floral carved backs, one with carved legs, one with turned legs, larger 39-1/4 x 18 x 15 in.

Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina

Condition

carved leg example with wear and abrasions to seat, removable back (lacking pins), turned leg example with veneer distress, losses, and repairs at seat, back now fixed with later brace (formerly removable)