New York Classical Style Klismos Chair, Label for Ernest F. Hagen

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Apr 9, 2026

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• Lot Description

  New York, circa 1926, mahogany frame with figured crest, lyre splat with metal strings, later silk upholstered seat, interior rear seat rail with label "From / Ernest F. Hagen, / Furniture and Antiques / 213 East 26th St., / New York / [written in pencil] Nov. 1926", interior rear seat rail also inscribed with "Mr. Lever / Nov. 1926", museum inventory number to upper proper left inner leg, 31-1/2 x 18-1/4 x 19-3/4 in.

  Provenance: Bequeathed by Howard Randolph Lever, New York, NY, in 1964.; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

  Exhibited: Fraunces Tavern Museum, New York City, "The Colonial Revival in New York, February 13-August 31, 1997; Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY., "American Identities: A New Look", September 12, 2001 to February 28, 2016; Museum of the City of New York, New York, NY., "The American Style: Colonial Revival in New York City," May 26, 2011-October 30, 2011.

  Literature: Elizabeth Stillinger, "Ernest Hagen-Furniture Maker," Maine Antiques Digest, November 1988, pp. 8-16.

• Provenance

  Bequeathed by Howard Randolph Lever, New York, NY, in 1964.; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

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  minor surface wear throughout with scattered loss to finish, lyre with repaired breaks Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.