The Americana Collection of C Thomas Attix Jr
By Locati LLC
May 19, 2024
761 Durham Road Pineville, PA 18946, United States
Locati LLC is proud to present American Furniture and Silver from the Collection of C Thomas Attix, Jr., who was a lifelong collector of American material culture with a particular fondness of furniture, coin silver, and Oriental rugs. His collection reflects his interest in the Delaware Valley, with an emphasis on mid 18th through early 19th century silversmiths and figured hardwoods vetted by his discerning eye for form and surface. Among the highlights are a Thomas Stretch Philadelphia clock, a collection of figured maple furniture, and silver by noted makers such as Joseph Richardson Sr. and Richard Humphreys.

LOT 40:

Pair of Philadelphia Carved Walnut Side Chairs

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Sold for: $1,600
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$ 1,500
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$3,000 - $4,000
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Auction took place on May 19, 2024 at Locati LLC
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Pair of Philadelphia Carved Walnut Side Chairs

A Pair of Philadelphia Carved Walnut Four-Shell Side Chairs, Third Quarter 18th Century. The Cupid's bow crest rail with scrolled ears, centered by a scallop shell, above a solid splat and trapezoidal slip seat, the front rail with central scallop shell, raised on cabriole front legs with shell carved knees, terminating in claw-and-ball feet,  the side rails having through tenons and pinned into the raked back legs with stump feet. The front seat rails stamped 'V' and 'VI'.

Dimensions: Height 42in; width 23in; depth of seat 15 1/2in; seat height 17in.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix Jr., East Windsor, New Jersey.


Condition:

Structurally sound. Each in an overall restored condition. One chair with an old repair to each stile where they meet and pin to the crest rail. The other chair with old replacements to front knee returns. The upholstery is in good condition overall.



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