Charming Forge Mansion, Womelsdorf, PA: The Collection of Earle & Yvonne Henderson
Fri, Oct 1, 2010 05:00PM EDT
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Lot 99
The Muhlenberg family pair of Philadelphia Chippen
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Sold for
$8,295
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
The Muhlenberg family pair of Philadelphia Chippendale mahogany dining chairs, ca. 1770, each with cabouchon carved crest, above pierced and voluted splats flanked by fluted stiles, above a trapezoidal slip seat resting in a shell carved frame supported by shell carved cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet. Provenance: Berks County Historical Society Benefit Auction, Dr. Peter Muhlenberg.
Chair #1 - corner blocks replaced, repaired break to left stile at seat frame, knee returns possibly replaced, old repair to left rear leg, seat frames appear original. Chair #2 - repaired break to crest rail at left stile, both stiles have been broken and patched at seat frame, corner blocks replaced, knee returns possibly replaced, excellent proportions.
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