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Luxury Asset Auction: Featuring Property from the Estate of William B. Ruger Jr. (Live)
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 02:00PM EST
Lot 30
Four Regency Style Armchairs
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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 |
Four Regency style armchairs with carved and gilded arms in the form of griffins and decorative molding. Made for MGM Studios, the chairs were props in the 1943 movie The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Hurd Hatfield, an acquaintance of Rugers for many years. Dimensions: 39"h x 27"w x 34"d. Provenance: William B. Ruger, Jr. Shipping within California: Delbert McCrea 831-566-6088. Outside of California: Alexander Services 203-324-4012.
Fair/good condition with scattered stains to upholstery and wear, losses and repairs to chairs
Condition
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