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Lot 1207

Two Early American Ladderback 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
18th/19th century, comprising a turned great chair with rush seat, 48 x 24 x 20 in.; together with a black painted rocking chair with six slat back, and baluster turned stretcher, 43 x 25 x 31 in.˜˜Provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia

Condition

great chair˜with some cracks and repairs at joints to arms at rear stiles, legs ended out approx 4 in., joints slightly loose, other typical cracks and wear; black painted chair with probably later rockers, dry black paint with scattered wear and abrasions, especially at arm tops and stretcher, one rocker with dog chew