Contemporary, by S. Bent & Sons, cherry and ebonized wood, shaped crest rail with inset bronze medallion reading "The Bass Society of Fellows, 1996, Duke University", saddle seat, stretcher base with gilt decoration, labeled.

35 x 23 x 18 in.

Estate of Susan Fox Beischer, daughter of Frances Hill Fox, granddaughter of Durham philanthropist and banker, John Sprunt Hill, and his wife, Anne Watts Hill, and great granddaughter of George W. Watts, an original partner in the American Tobacco Corporation.

This chair was gifted to the family after a generous $2 million donation to the University.

Some puppy chew marks to stretcher; otherwise good estate condition.

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