Autumn Americana Auction
Sat, Oct 3, 2020 10:00AM EDT
Lot 339
Cheney Family Federal Racket Back Chair
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Cheney Family inlaid cherrywood racquet back side chair, Connecticut,. ca.1800. Chapin workshop attribution. Rarely encountered in America beyond the Philadelphia / Annapolis area, the Sheraton inspired "raquet-back" chair is always uncommon. This rare example, in cherrywood, descended directly from the notable Cheney Family of Manchester, Ct. In this remarkable local rendition, Elephalet Chapin's Philadelphia training & influence is apparent. Cherrywood with light wood pattern & string inlay. Seat corner block; eastern white pine. Fine estate condition, old or original surface. By direct descent, Cheney Family, Ct. H 36". Reference: "American Furniture, The Federal Period", Montgomery . pg. 153. pl. 105 "Furniture Treasury " vol 1. Pl. 2375 & 2376. Please refer to this link for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xk4b88o90i1fup3/AAAkz4kciKsP8WFLUXw8mhbca?dl=0
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