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Fine Antique African Yoruba Chair

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Description

Fine Antique African Yoruba Chair. Carved and paint decorated wood. Provenance: Ex. Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 31.5'' x 14'' x 13'' (80 x 36 x 33 cm). Exhibition and Post-Auction Pickup Location: Material Culture, 4700 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia PA, 19144.

Condition

This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE. Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding the condition of a lot. Condition reports will be sent during the week prior to the auction, and can be requested via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Conditions of the sale.

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Fine Antique African Yoruba Chair

Name: Fine Antique African Yoruba Chair
SKU: 150062806
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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Starting Price $250

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