Summer Premier Auction | July 30, 2026
Thu, Jul 30, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 19
Very Fine Set Eight Chippendale Style Dolphin Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$1,600
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
19th century, comprising two armchairs and six side chairs, gothic splats, dolphin feet, brass tacked black leatherette upholstery, armchairs 37-1/4 x 27-1/4 x 24-1/2 in., seat heights 18 in.
Provenance: Chairs purchased in the late 19th century by banker William Salomon (d. 1919) for his Manhattan mansion. Sold at auction at Parke-Bernet, New York, in 1928 (after Mrs. Salomon's death); purchased by Mr. Alton Joel, Richmond Art Company, Richmond, Virginia; remained in Mr. Joel's building at First and Grace Streets, Richmond, until circa 1962. Owned privately by various owners until donated to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in 2021. Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
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Chairs purchased in the late 19th century by banker William Salomon (d. 1919) for his Manhattan mansion. Sold at auction at Parke-Bernet, New York, in 1928 (after Mrs. Salomon's death); purchased by Mr. Alton Joel, Richmond Art Company, Richmond, Virginia; remained in Mr. Joel's building at First and Grace Streets, Richmond, until circa 1962. Owned privately by various owners until donated to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in 2021. Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
typical scuffs and wear, some later color to feet, undersides with scattered pest damage, restorations or repairs to knee returns, some feet partially tipped in； both armchair splats with scattered repairs to breaks, each armchair arm with repair to break； one with repair to break at crest rail and stile joint； one side chair with loss to shoe； one side chair with break to proper left knee return 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.
