A Tale of Two Stools

Christie's, January 22, 2010, $482,500.00

The Chistie's catalog entry stated

A very similar stool, possibly its mate, sold at Sothebys, New York, Property of Rear Admiral Edward P. Moore and Barbara Bingham Moore, September 26, 2008, lot 117.

Sotheby's, September 26, 2008, lot 117 sold for $5,234,500.00 (including buyers premium) and according to Christie's a possible mate.

I'll have more comments after I give this some time to reflect upon, process and consider.  It is a similar situation to the Philadelphia tea tables of a few years back as well.

I will either post here on the AW Blog or more than likely on the Appraisers Post with more depth and detail.