Lot 90

Al and Mae Capone's Decorative Louis XVI Revival Arm Chairs

Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Al and Mae Capone's decorative Louis XVI Revival arm chairs with encircling ornately carved body in gold finish, surrounding and carved in foliate designs. The high serpentine crests rise into wing style and descend at each side into ornate pierced Acanthus carved supports, then rising again to high arm rests descending to acanthus scrolling hand rests. Recovered in dark pink floral brocade, the seat backs button tufted to a single conforming loose cushion, the front legs and feet span a decorative apron, the legs cabriole form. Circa 1920-1930. Dimensions: 35.75"h x 27.5"w x 32"d. Provenance: Al and Mae Capone to Sonny Capone to his daughters. Family story as related by Barbara Capone is that their father remembered the Archbishop of Miami sitting in one chair speaking with Frank Costello in the other. For shipping quote: In CA: Delbert McCrea 831-566-6088 Outside CA: CC Transport 920-450-5027

Condition

Good with wear consistent with age and use. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

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