Bidspirit auction | Two Queen Anne Walnut Side

Two Queen Anne Walnut Side Chairs - Two Queen Anne Walnut Side Chairs Massachusetts, 1740-1760. One chair mounted with brass plaque which reads ”William Ellery's chair” and another plaque marked ”E.E. Dana” . Provenance: Flame stitch upholstered example: Private Massachusetts Collector; Schwenke Auctioneers, Woodbury, CT, May 23, 1019, Lot 754 Other chair: William Ellery (1727-1820); E.E. Dana; Nye and Company Auctioneers, Bloomfield, NJ, January 22, 2019, lot 394 Property from the Collection of William and Meryl Russell, New Jersey Heights from 39 1/4 in. (99.7 cm.), to 40 1/4 in. (102.2 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. Overall good condition. One with: repairs and wear to crest, bruises to stiles, rails, stretchers, legs, feet and knees. Seat rails repined. Slip seat appears original. The other with: Repairs to front of crest at left stile, patch to back of crest at right stile and patches to center of crest. Shoe secured with screws. Replaced slip seat. Two rear corner blocks replaced. Stretchers restored. Repair to right side of splat. Repairs to right front foot. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.