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English, Continental & American Fine Sale Day 2

Sun, Mar 15, 2015 11:00AM EDT - Mon, Mar 16, 2015 11:00AM EDT
Lot 880

FINE EARLY GEORGE III CARVED MAHOGANY DOUBLE CHAIR-BACK SETTEE, CIRCA 1745

Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000
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

The undulating top rail centered by a shell, above the pierced baluster-shaped backsplat with carved serpents and scrolled edges, the outscrolled armrests with lion mask handles, raised on a scrolled volute, above the undulating drop seat and conforming apron centered by shells, raised on cabriole legs, the knees carved with cartouches centered by male masks and bell-flowers, ending on claw-and-ball feet with pierced talons. 40 1/2 x 58 1/4 x 22 3/4 in.