Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 986

Two Rustic Armchairs and Side Table

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
early 20th century, one armchair attributed to the Reverend Ben Davis, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, chip carved decoration and incised leaf and floral carving, arched back with heart motif centering branch with three carved initials "FL?"; together with bentwood example with plank seat, scalloped skirt, and traces of early black paint; two tier stand with traces of grain paint and metal wrapped circular top; largest 46 x 23 x 35 in.

Condition

Ben Davis example in good condition with finish wear to arms, some later nailing, other typical shrinkage cracks and wear; bentwood example with early dry paint surface with some wear and losses, later nails at top of crest; side table with shrinkage cracks to top with edge wear and dents to metal applique, other surface distress
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