Lot 517
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Modelled in the Gothic revival style, the black leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved pediment bearing a monogram and flanked by turned stiles terminating with gothic steeples, the roll over arms and contoured seat raised on turned legs and stretchers. This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the Melbourne Stock Exchange, until the close of call trading at that exchange in December 1961. Accompanied by a brass plaque.
173cm high, 70cm wide, 65cm deep
Estimate $5,000 - $6,000
Moderate to light surface scratches and dents, repairs (filler) to numerous spots and joinery, some mild deterioration to the finish overall, both carved steeples have substantial losses and damages, there are small losses to the back rail, one stud is missing from the upholstered leather back panel which also has a scratch to verso, some nail holes to the left legs.
LJ delivery size: large
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Decorative Arts and Asian Art, Including Tribal Artefacts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8372
12:00pm - 20 October 2020
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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