Jan 28, 2025 10:00 EST
Old Master Paintings / Phipps Collection / Silver / English & Continental Furniture
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Pair of George II Mahogany Armchairs
Circa 1750
Estate / Collection: The Howard Phipps, Jr. Collection, Erchless, Old Westbury
Each pierced double-arched interlaced waisted backrest centered by a shell above a multicolored floral tapestry-upholstered bowed seat flanked by shaped armrests, the acanthus-carved and beaded cabriole legs ending in scroll feet; underside of one chair with chalked inscription Phipps and Frank Partridge, Inc. trade label.
Height 37 1/2 inches (95.3 cm), width 26 inches (66 cm), depth 18 inches (45.8 cm)
Frank Partridge, Inc., New York
$40,000 - $60,000
Estate / Collection: The Howard Phipps, Jr. Collection, Erchless, Old Westbury
Each pierced double-arched interlaced waisted backrest centered by a shell above a multicolored floral tapestry-upholstered bowed seat flanked by shaped armrests, the acanthus-carved and beaded cabriole legs ending in scroll feet; underside of one chair with chalked inscription Phipps and Frank Partridge, Inc. trade label.
Height 37 1/2 inches (95.3 cm), width 26 inches (66 cm), depth 18 inches (45.8 cm)
Frank Partridge, Inc., New York
The Howard Phipps, Jr. Collection, Erchless, Old Westbury
Beautiful quality, carving and mahogany, not able to examine rails, age cracks and replacements to veneers of both backs, shoes are loose, rubbing to handholds, chips and losses to carvings, scratches and scuffs to feet; chair I with repaired break to top left of splat and now with later veneer facing, age cracks to back of splat, age cracks to shoe, front right leg appears to have been glued at a later date, worming; chair II with repaired break to left stile and now with patches to top at junction with top rail and at junction of armrest also with patches, repaired break to backing of left front leg.
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Auction: Old Master Paintings / Phipps Collection / Silver / English & Continental Furniture, Jan 28, 2025
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Auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings & Drawings on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10am
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted
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We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Fine Art
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10am will offer 19th Century & Old Master Paintings & Drawings spanning the Italian Renaissance through the early 19th century. Showcased will be a wide range of landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects.
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