Lot 3

Very Fine Pair Classical Carved Mahogany Recamiers

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

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
attributed to Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia, 1825-1830, recamiers or Grecian couches, each with fine leaf carved and scrolled backrest, scrolled and reeded arms with rosette terminals, with scroll and leaf carved seat rail, resting on elaborately carved and pierced legs with lion's paw feet on casters, 33 x 80-1/2 x 23 in.; Provenance: R. T. Trump & Co., Philadelphia, purchased June 1968 for $4,600 (accompanied by original receipt and correspondence); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

in excellent condition and retaining some areas of early varnish, minor bumps and edge wear, break and repair at one scroll at seat back, one seat frame set with two later braces, upholstery with stains and wear
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