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THBVery Fine Pair of Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Walnut Side Chairs
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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveNov 11, 2025
Presenting the Collection of Jerold D. Krouse of Natchez, Mississippi. With a discerning eye, he assembled an exceptional collection of Irish furniture and silver, as well as American furniture. A lifetime of collecting yielded the finest examples of carved George II and Philadelphia Chippendale, tables, chairs, chest-on-chests, and other furnishings, with a George Wicks tureen, a tea caddy set, and other museum quality silver objects. The common thread throughout the collection is the exquisite furniture echoed by the ornate figural motifs adorning the silver making this collection unique. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Pennsylvania, 1765 to 1775, the knee carving attributed to John Pollard, the crest carving attributed to the carver known as "Spike", the front rails marked III and VIII, 40 x 24-1/2 x 23 in.
Provenance: (chair III) A Pennsylvania family;
Sotheby's New York, December 8, 1984, lot 379;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York, 1988;
E.J. Nusrala, St. Louis, Missouri;
Christie's New York, Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nusrala, January 21, 2006, lot 678;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
(chair VIII) The George Horace Lorimer Collection;
Benjamin Ginsburg, New York;
Christie's New York, The Contents of Benjamin Ginsburg, Antiquary, including the Property of Cora Ginsburg, October 14-15, 1983, lot 732;
Purchased from Israel Sack, Inc., New York, 1988;
E.J. Nusrala, St. Louis, Missouri;
Christie's New York, Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nusrala, January 21, 2006, lot 678;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
Literature: Patricia E. Kane, "Living with Antiques: A Saint Louis couple collects," The Magazine Antiques (May 2002), p. 117, pl. VIII.
Israel Sack, Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. 8, p. 2083, P5337 (chair VIII).
Exhibited: One of these two chairs, or another from the same set, was included in the famous Girl Scout Loan Exhibition in New York in 1929. The catalog notes that it is "A splendid example of great individuality and charm, it deserves a place with the best of Philadelphia's eighteenth century furniture."; Brooklyn, New York, The Brooklyn Art Museum, 1950-1968 (chair VIII); St. Louis, Missouri, The Saint Louis Art Museum, "Useful Beauty: Early American Decorative Arts from St. Louis Collections", June 19-August 15, 1999 (no. 7 in accompanying catalog by David H. Conradsen).
- Provenance
(chair III) A Pennsylvania family;
Sotheby's New York, December 8, 1984, lot 379;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York, 1988;
E.J. Nusrala, St. Louis, Missouri;
Christie's New York, Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nusrala, January 21, 2006, lot 678;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
(chair VIII) The George Horace Lorimer Collection;
Benjamin Ginsburg, New York;
Christie's New York, The Contents of Benjamin Ginsburg, Antiquary, including the Property of Cora Ginsburg, October 14-15, 1983, lot 732;
Purchased from Israel Sack, Inc., New York, 1988;
E.J. Nusrala, St. Louis, Missouri;
Christie's New York, Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nusrala, January 21, 2006, lot 678;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
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- Condition
very good condition with period slip seats, both with minor repairs at joints of crests to stiles, other expected bumps and minor surface wear; chair III with some minor areas of color variation and retouch; chair VIII with replaced seat blocking, small patch to side seat molding, area of repair at top of one front leg 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.
