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Premier Auctions | Session II

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 322

William and Mary Leather Upholstered Side Chair

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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
New York, early 18th century, with carved crest and turned finials over Russia leather upholstered and brass tacked back and seat, on carved front stretcher, 46 x 18-1/4 x 15 in.Note: Literature: Neil Kamil, "Hidden in Plain Sight: Disappearance and Material Life in Colonial New York" inÿAmerican Furniture, 1995, pg. 214, fig. 28; pg. 25, fig. 29; Roger Gonzalez and Daniel Putnam Brown Jr., "Boston and New York Leather Chairs: A Reappraisal" inÿAmerican Furniture, 1996, pg. 187, fig. 23 - Provenance: William Richmon of William's Antiques, Connecticut; Roger Gonzalez, circa 1976-1981; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Condition

legs appear to be ended out approximately 12 inches, lower three stretchers replaced; carved stretcher and upper stretcher appear to be original, recently upholstered in vintage Russia leather upholstery, minor cracks at crest rail, other typical minor wear and surface flaws
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