A set of eight Neoclassical gilt-bronze mounted ebonized dining chairs, possibly Baltic Region, circa 1820
Sale 2093 - The Tastemaker
Aug 21, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
Estimate
$3,000 -
$5,000
Sold for $5,398
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A set of eight Neoclassical gilt-bronze mounted ebonized dining chairs, possibly Baltic Region, circa 1820
Of Klismos type, the crest-rails adorned with gilt bronze anthemion mounts, on down-swept legs, upholstered in contemporary floral velvet.
H: 31 1/2 in. W: 22 in. D: 20 in.
H: 31 1/2 in. W: 22 in. D: 20 in.
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Provenance
A New York collection.
A New York collection.
Condition Report
the set probably professionally refinished; stable and sturdy, and freshly reupholstered in a modern fabric, which remains mostly clean throughout;
six chairs with repaired breaks to splat stiles and/or crest-rail attachments (four side chairs and two armchairs), some breaks more severe than others, with some evident pins or plugs to some chairs; and two side chairs with repaired breaks along back of one leg each, near seat frame attachments; some bronze mounts slightly loose, but overall secure; some of the bronze mounts appear to be replaced, judging by the slightly varying casting and surface quality and design; one armchair with break / loss to bronze mount on front of seat rail; a couple minor losses to molding along crest-rails; minor occasional scuffing and scraping to legs commensurate with age and use; back of seat rails are numbered with Roman numerals
six chairs with repaired breaks to splat stiles and/or crest-rail attachments (four side chairs and two armchairs), some breaks more severe than others, with some evident pins or plugs to some chairs; and two side chairs with repaired breaks along back of one leg each, near seat frame attachments; some bronze mounts slightly loose, but overall secure; some of the bronze mounts appear to be replaced, judging by the slightly varying casting and surface quality and design; one armchair with break / loss to bronze mount on front of seat rail; a couple minor losses to molding along crest-rails; minor occasional scuffing and scraping to legs commensurate with age and use; back of seat rails are numbered with Roman numerals
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