DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts, Furniture and Antiques

Fri, Jun 9, 2017 06:30PM EDT - Sat, Jun 10, 2017 06:30PM EDT
Lot 8

FRENCH HIGH BACK WALNUT ARM CHAIRS C1860 PAIR

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
FRENCH HIGH BACK, WALNUT ARM CHAIRS, C1860, PAIR, H 47", W 26":A pair of French high back armchairs having needle and petit point tapestry fabric with finely carved acanthus leaves shaped armrests, stretchers and legs. Oversized, upholstery nail head trim, c1860. Copy of "Lady Primrose" label, Dallas, Texas.
 

Condition

Good condition for its age, GA. One chair has some wear to the upholstery at the back left and front left sides of the seat. There are two holes in this area ranging in size from 1" to 1/2" in Dia. and there is an area with 1" of wear down to the matte of the upholstery. The back rest of this chair has three holes in the upholstery ranging in size from 1" to 1/2". This chair is sturdy. The other chair has noticeable repairs, overall, to the embroidered seat. The upholstered back rest has noticeable wear along the top and at the central figural image. The chair is sturdy. The wood arms and legs appear to be good condition. TW 6-8-17 Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All statements made in the catalog or in the condition report or made orally or in writing elsewhere are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact.