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Premier Auction - Session I - February 3, 2023

Fri, Feb 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 363

Two Early English 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 century, each with molded rectangular top, turned legs and stretcher bases, rich mellow patinated surfaces, 21-1/2 x 18 x 10-1/2 in. and 21 x 18 x 11 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Warrenton, Virginia

Condition

one with extensive cracks and warping to top, loss at one edge, pest damage at foot bottoms with associated losses, long skirts with unused holes (formerly fitted with a brace or strut, now removed); other top possibly an early restoration?, scattered pest damage with associated losses at foot bottoms, both with typical chips at turnings, cracks and surface distress