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Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Sep 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 500

Two Early British Oak Joint Stools

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

17th/18th century, comprising: a rectangular example with molded top, fluted skirts, turned legs and feet with stretchers, 21-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; together with a related form with sausage turned legs, and single drawer, 17-1/2 x 10-3/4 x 17-1/4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Condition

first appears to have good integrity, crack to top, top reset but appears to be original, water and pest damage with associated losses at lower legs and feet, typical warping and stains to top; second example with warping and shrinkage cracks to top, scattered pest damage with some associated losses, top replaced, other possible rebuilding and alterations

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