A Set of Four Black and Polychrome Chinoiserie-Decorated Chairs
Sale 1308 - Palm Beach Treasures, Including the William L. Bernhard and Catherine Cahill Collection
Mar 29, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Palm Beach
Estimate
$1,000 -
$1,500
Sold for $4,763
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Set of Four Black and Polychrome Chinoiserie-Decorated Chairs
Late 19th Century
comprising two armchairs and two side chairs
Armchairs, height 41 inches x width 26 1/2 x depth 26 x seat height 18 inches
Side chairs, height 35 x width 16 1/2 x depth 16 x seat height 17 inches.
Armchairs, height 41 inches x width 26 1/2 x depth 26 x seat height 18 inches
Side chairs, height 35 x width 16 1/2 x depth 16 x seat height 17 inches.
Property from the Collection of William L. Bernhard and Catherine Cahill
Condition Report
The chairs are structurally sound and in overall good, gentle condition consistent with normal use. There are areas of wear and dust encrustations to the painted surfaces overall, a few scattered nicks to the legs. The armchairs are sprung. The embroidered upholstery has some wear overall consistent with normal, gentle use and age, some sun-fading. One of the armchairs has a detached bell.
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