Appraisal for antique Carved Chair

Curtis asks:

Hello Walt,

I am looking for more information and value of the chair which I am
attaching photos of.
The chair has been passed down for a couple of generations and I was told
it is called an "odd" chair.

If you could give me more information that would be great

Thank you in advance,
Curtis


AW says:

I've determined the age to via the following methods, 3/4 of the way down the back there are screw caps which automatically means it has to be after 1830s, but it is in the style of an earlier chair, if it were from the original period it would be worth much more. Also the back has been planed which would further indicate a chair made after the industrial revolution.

The back was also finished so this would be acceptable in the middle of a room, without it's back being placed against a wall.
It looks to be of a Mahogany or Walnut and the front of the back has been carved by an apparently decent craftsman.

From the theme as well as style, I'm sure it's English, but there's a slight possibility it could be European. It has been re-upholstered.

The term "Odd Chair" would mean one of a kind and not part of a set, which would make sense, this is a work that would stand on it's own.


Date range: 1840s - 70s

Retail value: 700 - 850
(top price)

Wholesale value: 350-600
(The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)


Quick sale value: 300
The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

Common trade terminology: Carved English Chair, hand carved chair.

Slang terms: Odd chair, side chair.

Selling tips: This should go in a nice antique auction and be listed in the ad.


Care and storage tips: Don't really do anything other than a light dusting.

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