need advice on antique chair

[Nubbi 10]

I have come into possesion of a antique chair and would really appreciate any info I can get as to its age and value?

 

thanks

[Guest Guest]

It is called a:

 

Caesar’s Royal Lions Hand-Carved Throne Chair

 

Baroque style

 

if genuine approx £ 3500- £40 000

 

have it assed by Sotheby's

 

and do not be scared of a reserve placed by then, it usualy achieves 10x as much

 

Chairs and tables like that achieve astronomical prices, a simple Duncan Phife table can set you back USD$ 120 000

 

regards SACGS SUPPORT

[Nubbi 10]

thank you! will be calling Sotheby's today

[BumbleBee 10]

WOW! That is stunning!

[Little Miss Muffet 20]

 

You can send a photo to Sotheby's in Cape Town--goes under Stephen Welz--Email ct@ctn.sothebys.co.za

[lilythepink 10]

I always feel so happy when someone "comes across" a bargain. Hope it is worth every dollar that it seems to be ...!

[Nubbi 10]

thanks guys and gals have spoken to Sotheby's and they have a guy in the area next week who is going to come and check it out, but they are talking in 40000 to 80000 price range!! I am stunned to say the least as I offered the poor guy I got it from R500 if this plays out well I will definately go and give him a couple thousand more!!

[Little Miss Muffet 20]

thanks guys and gals have spoken to Sotheby's and they have a guy in the area next week who is going to come and check it out, but they are talking in 40000 to 80000 price range!! I am stunned to say the least as I offered the poor guy I got it from R500 if this plays out well I will definately go and give him a couple thousand more!!

Lightning only strikes once.

You paid in good faith and unless he is short of cash rather keep quiet otherwise they start asking questions.

[Nubbi 10]

my wife says the same thing, but he is short on cash so if it goes that way I will slip something under his door late at night? he does not need to know it was me? and I will feel better!

[Guest Guest]

thanks guys and gals have spoken to Sotheby's and they have a guy in the area next week who is going to come and check it out, but they are talking in 40000 to 80000 price range!! I am stunned to say the least as I offered the poor guy I got it from R500 if this plays out well I will definately go and give him a couple thousand more!!

 

It looks superb, and you done the right thing by contacting them.

 

Remember:

You will not find a 'Rembrand, van Gogh, and or a Monet' sold by any other means but by public auction.

 

The same applies to rarities like these..

 

 

[lilythepink 10]

my wife says the same thing, but he is short on cash so if it goes that way I will slip something under his door late at night? he does not need to know it was me? and I will feel better!

 

Nubbi - you restore one's faith in humankind! That would be the most wonderful surprise for a man who is battling. Bless you!

[moppies 10]

I want to come and "test" your beautiful chair - how much will you charge per test run?

[lilythepink 10]

I want to come and "test" your beautiful chair - how much will you charge per test run?

 

Moppies, please don't put your feet up on the chair! lol

[Nubbi 10]

hi guys, just thought I would let you know - I got R36000-00 for the chair!!!!! wow!!! put R6000-00 in envelope for original owner and slipped it under his door now I dont feel like a complete shark!!

 

thanks for all the advice - you guys rock!!

[mellowred 10]

Lovely one Nubbi - winners all round.

[Delicious 10]

Nubbi - you have the warm fuzzies going..

[Nubbi 10]

LoL!! you too funny

[Little Miss Muffet 20]

Did you leave a note to say who it was from--Just interested

[lilythepink 10]

hi guys, just thought I would let you know - I got R36000-00 for the chair!!!!! wow!!! put R6000-00 in envelope for original owner and slipped it under his door now I dont feel like a complete shark!!

 

thanks for all the advice - you guys rock!!

 

Great one for you, Nubbi! Rewards always come back tenfold, even if not immediately. You must have been doing lots of good things to have had this "lucky chair" come your way, too. Congratulations.

[Nubbi 10]

thanks Lilly! @geewizz - no I did not - think that would have been trouble?

[Little Miss Muffet 20]

thanks Lilly! @geewizz - no I did not - think that would have been trouble?

Yes probably but you sure must have him mighty confused.

Lovely!! I agree with what you did.

[moppies 10]

Nubbi, jy sal eendag reguit hemel toe gaan! Ek is trots op jou!

[Delicious 10]

I've been thru tough times... A surprise of that size under my door would have had me in tears (of joy) at the time..

[Mad about Jack 10]

When you slip him the envelope find out if he doesnt have any other chairs?

[dstorm 10]

Way to go Nubbi!