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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 3697392, member: 37"]Value is really dependent on where and how selling. Large cities tend to do better than rural areas and there are regional differences. Keep in mind, a dealer will only pay a fraction of what they think they can sell an item for. In my semi-rural Midwest neck of the woods, that is usually 1/3 to 1/2 of value (maximum). Also keep in mind that values for such furniture is way down from what it was 10 years or so ago. </p><p><br /></p><p>Your setee and chair are circa 1890 and the carving a bit unusual. These sets do not bring much but yours is nicer than some. You might see this priced $300.00 in a shop here but expect it would take a sharp discount to get it sold. This is particularly true since the leather is not in best condition.</p><p><br /></p><p>Your next 2 chairs are circa 1910 and exhibit details from the arts and crafts movement. Would expect to see them under $40.00 each at retail here. </p><p><br /></p><p>Your last chair is circa 1930 Spanish revival. I see that upholstery condition is somewhat suspect. As such, would not expect more than $25.00 for it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 3697392, member: 37"]Value is really dependent on where and how selling. Large cities tend to do better than rural areas and there are regional differences. Keep in mind, a dealer will only pay a fraction of what they think they can sell an item for. In my semi-rural Midwest neck of the woods, that is usually 1/3 to 1/2 of value (maximum). Also keep in mind that values for such furniture is way down from what it was 10 years or so ago. Your setee and chair are circa 1890 and the carving a bit unusual. These sets do not bring much but yours is nicer than some. You might see this priced $300.00 in a shop here but expect it would take a sharp discount to get it sold. This is particularly true since the leather is not in best condition. Your next 2 chairs are circa 1910 and exhibit details from the arts and crafts movement. Would expect to see them under $40.00 each at retail here. Your last chair is circa 1930 Spanish revival. I see that upholstery condition is somewhat suspect. As such, would not expect more than $25.00 for it.[/QUOTE]
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