Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 3: American & European Works of Art

Sat, Sep 17, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 18, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1176

Two Pennsylvania Period Side Chairs

Estimate: $400 - $700

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late 18th/early 19th century, comprising a Delaware Valley five-slat ladder-back with rush seat and baluster-turned front stretcher, 42-3/4 in., [good overall condition, minor split at one front foot, some fading to back;] together with a ribbon-back mahogany side chair, probably Philadelphia area, with pierced crest over three pierced slats, needlework-upholstered seat and molded legs, 36-1/2 in., [good overall condition with surface wear and abrasions]. Condition: . Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Both purchased from Blum's Chestnut Hill Antiques, Philadelphia (accompanied by copies of original receipts); scrim for ribbon-back with additional provenance; Collection of Barbara Phillips, Hilton Head, South Carolina

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