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Unreserved Discovery Sale

Thu, Dec 1, 2016 03:00PM EST - Fri, Dec 2, 2016 03:00PM EST
Lot 419

Two Pennsylvania Period Side Chairs

Estimate: $25 - $500

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
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]. 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