The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 112
Very Fine Pair of Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000
Sold for
$15,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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Pennsylvania, 1765 to 1775, the knee carving attributed to John Pollard, the crest carving attributed to the carver known as "Spike", the front rails marked III and VIII, 40 x 24-1/2 x 23 in.
Provenance: (chair III) A Pennsylvania family;
Sotheby's New York, December 8, 1984, lot 379;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York, 1988;
E.J. Nusrala, St. Louis, Missouri;
Christie's New York, Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nusrala, January 21, 2006, lot 678;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
(chair VIII) The George Horace Lorimer Collection;
Benjamin Ginsburg, New York;
Christie's New York, The Contents of Benjamin Ginsburg, Antiquary, including the Property of Cora Ginsburg, October 14-15, 1983, lot 732;
Purchased from Israel Sack, Inc., New York, 1988;
E.J. Nusrala, St. Louis, Missouri;
Christie's New York, Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nusrala, January 21, 2006, lot 678;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
Literature: Patricia E. Kane, "Living with Antiques: A Saint Louis couple collects," The Magazine Antiques (May 2002), p. 117, pl. VIII.
Israel Sack, Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. 8, p. 2083, P5337 (chair VIII).
Exhibited: One of these two chairs, or another from the same set, was included in the famous Girl Scout Loan Exhibition in New York in 1929. The catalog notes that it is "A splendid example of great individuality and charm, it deserves a place with the best of Philadelphia's eighteenth century furniture."; Brooklyn, New York, The Brooklyn Art Museum, 1950-1968 (chair VIII); St. Louis, Missouri, The Saint Louis Art Museum, "Useful Beauty: Early American Decorative Arts from St. Louis Collections", June 19-August 15, 1999 (no. 7 in accompanying catalog by David H. Conradsen).
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(chair III) A Pennsylvania family;
Sotheby's New York, December 8, 1984, lot 379;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York, 1988;
E.J. Nusrala, St. Louis, Missouri;
Christie's New York, Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nusrala, January 21, 2006, lot 678;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
(chair VIII) The George Horace Lorimer Collection;
Benjamin Ginsburg, New York;
Christie's New York, The Contents of Benjamin Ginsburg, Antiquary, including the Property of Cora Ginsburg, October 14-15, 1983, lot 732;
Purchased from Israel Sack, Inc., New York, 1988;
E.J. Nusrala, St. Louis, Missouri;
Christie's New York, Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nusrala, January 21, 2006, lot 678;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
very good condition with period slip seats, both with minor repairs at joints of crests to stiles, other expected bumps and minor surface wear; chair III with some minor areas of color variation and retouch; chair VIII with replaced seat blocking, small patch to side seat molding, area of repair at top of one front leg Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
