Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: Thalhimer & Moore Estates

Fri, May 13, 2016 05:00PM EDT - Sat, May 14, 2016 05:00PM EDT
Lot 234

Very Fine American Chippendale Carved

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

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
Walnut Side Chair attributed to Boston, 18th century, the crest with boldly carved shell, period original slip seat (slip seat and front seat rail marked "IV"), shell-carved knees and ball-and-claw feet, block-and-turned stretchers, in rich old possibly original surface, 38-1/2 in.. Condition: excellent condition, early dry surface, minor abrasions and small cracks at front legs (one front leg post with small staples), other typical minor surface wear and flaws. Notes: A nearly identical chair is in the collections of the Chipstone Foundation.. Provenance: Israel Sack, 1954; Estate of Charles G. Thalhimer, Richmond, Virginia

Condition

excellent condition, early dry surface, minor abrasions and small cracks at front legs (one front leg post with small staples), other typical minor surface wear and flaws