Revere Auctions
Live Auction

Aesthetic Devotion: Fine Art, Jewels, and Decor

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 471

20th c. Benin Bronze Figural Chair

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $25,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
$10,000,000 $100,000
20th century Benin bronze figural chair. The base of the chair with two tiers of standing figures. The back of the chair with two more tiers of standing and squatting figures. Incised and applied geometric decoration throughout the arms and the seat of the chair.
Height: 46 in x width: 24 in x depth: 31 in. Weight: 144 lbs 3 oz.

Condition

The chair is stable and sturdy. Tarnishing throughout. There are two missing figures along the base. One side of the chair is bent with cracks along the feet of the figures and along where the arm meets the chair. There are some losses along the edges throughout. There is a large crack to the center of the top railing. Dust and debris gathered in the recessed areas throughout. Areas of high polish along the arm rest.

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay
PayPal

Revere Auctions does NOT offer in-house shipping. As a convenience to the Buyer, Revere Auctions will make a referral for packing and shipping. This is at the request, expense, and risk of the Buyer, and Revere Auctions assumes no responsibility for the items or the timing of delivery. Insurance for in transit items is the responsibility of the buyer. The buyer must reach out to a shipping company to arrange shipping.
The buyer must fill out the Shipping Release Form in order for their items to be released. This is to ensure that the won item(s) are given to the proper shipping company and reach their final destination safely. This form can be found here.Here is a list of our preferred shippers:
UPS Store #2105
Contact: Ryan Wilson
Email: store2105@theupsstore.com
Phone: 651-642-5972

UPS Store #2158
Contact: Randy Jessup
email: store2158@theupsstore.com
phone: 651-635-0636

UPS Store #5396
Contact: Ivory Smith
Email: store5396@theupsstore.com
Phone: 612-332-4117

Mail Pack Ship & Print
Contact: Tim Tuel
email: info@mailpackshipprint.com
phone: 952-432-4880

Museum Services Inc
For shipping estimate please complete the following link:
http://museumservices.org/revere