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AuctionWally has been an auctioneer and appraiser for 25 years. He runs an antiques appraisal blog where he writes about the value of antiques and how to sell them. You can find him at www.auctionwally.com.

  

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What's it Worth? Auctionwally's appraisal for 6 Gothic Revival Tiger Oak chairs

July 5, 11:09 AM
 
 
   
Doran asks:

These six chairs are in excellent condition and have never been refinished. What are they worth?

AW says: Here's what I like about your chairs:

  • They're a full set of 6 dining room chairs. (Dining room chair sets of less than 6 have little value)
  • They are unusual, I'd call them a type of Gothic, Jacobean influence.
  • They have the original finish, lots of points for that.
  • The Tiger Oak backs are beautiful
Because they're a revival set and not period chairs, we're not talking telephone #s here, but let's evaluate.








Date range: 1890s-1910s

Retail value:
$450-$600, for the set.
(top price)

Wholesale value: $350
(The mid range price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)

Quick sale value:$250-$300
The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

Common trade terminology: Turn of the Century Chairs, Tiger Oak, Gothic Revival Chairs, Jacobean Style Chairs.

 

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