Lot 37

Two Matching New York Federal Dining Chairs

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
1800-1810, comprising a matching mahogany armchair and side chair, each with reeded crest over X form back, turned and reeded legs, over the rail upholstery with brass tacking, 33-1/2 in. (overall height), 19 in. (seat height); Provenance: Israel Sack, New York, purchased June 1970 for $2,800 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

armchair with finish distress and losses, restoration at top of one arm support, patch and repair at one front leg attachment, break and repair at center of X form back; side chair with breaks and repairs at one front leg, crack at other front leg attachment, sun fading and finish distress