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Medieval Style Leather-Clad 'Seal Of Majesty' Hall Chair, 59"H

Price realized
$185
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$150
Category
Chairs, Sofas & Lounges
Sold
May 2, 2026
Sale
DAY 2- MAY 2026 "TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER"

Lot description

Medieval style parcel-gilt wood hall chair, 20th c., clad throughout in brown leather, with nail-head trim, high back with central gilt gesso-over-wood roundel of King Louis IX's "Seal of Majesty" with Latin inscription "Louis, by the Grace of God, King of the Franks," rising on straight legs, approx 59"h, 15.5"w, 16.5"d, seat height: approx 17.5"h Provenance: Dallas, Texas: When the madness of collecting collides with connoisseurship

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.