Lot 411
  • 411

The Burden Family Fine and Rare Set of Four Classical Carved and Figured Mahogany Lyre-Back Klismos Side Chairs Chairs, attributed to Duncan Phyfe, New York, New York, circa 1815

Estimate
20,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • mahogany
  • Height 32 3/4 in.
Together with six reproduction chairs (two arm and four side). (10 pieces)

Provenance

Descended through the Burden family of New York

Condition

Two chairs with minor loss to lyre. Secondary wood is ash.
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