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Thu, Sep 8, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 188

English Black Painted Barrel Backed Windsor Chair

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Marked in paint on the underside: 'owned by S. E. Meigs Madison'. 

31 x 27 x 20 in., height of seat 17 3/4 in.

Note: The Samuel S. Meigs House in Madison, CT, was demolished in 2014 despite the best efforts of the Madison Historical Society.

Condition

The paint rubbed down to the wood in places, particularly at the crest rail, terminals of the arms and front legs. The paint with craquelure throughout. Evidence of minor old worming. Seam separation at old joins. Otherwise in generally good condition. Structurally sound. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.