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But then auction houses are going to take a sizeable cut out of the profit.

 

This example, which @Roaring20s has already cited, sold in 2018 for €8,250.

https://www.gazette-drouot.com/en/article/abel-landry-s-armchair-joins-the-musee-d-orsay/3399

That's about $8,700 USD. A far cry from $25k.

So far as upholstery is concerned, the description in that link says:
"The sobriety of the chair's structure – one of Landry's trademarks – was originally counterbalanced by an exquisite trim in engraved leather with appliqué silk motifs"

 

I am reading all these post thank you very much Debora, komokwa,Pepper, fern ,others..
Hey Bosko did you graduate from Bosko and born in 69.? if so i bet i know people you know..

 

there are some markings on the bottom. but I dont think they mean anything.

 

he offered me $5000.00 said he would pay for shipping... I have not replied.

 

tempting........

are u well versed in shipping large items?

with the recession looming..... I'd counter with 6G's.....and accept his counter.

 

not really would guess $1200 to ship..

 

Nice round number that I am sure the dealer thinks is tempting. Not a bad offer, as the dealer will probably need to reupholster before selling. I would go ahead and contact an auction house or two before accepting. Note that any auction estimate is not guaranteed and there are fees. Besides auction sales fees, there can be shipping, advertising, restoration if necessary, etc. Read any contract fine print before signing. If the auction estimate is quite a bit higher, I might be tempted to list on ebay at a figure somewhere in between. Fees are lower than at auction and you will have to ship.

 

That seems high. It will be several hundred but I doubt that high.

 

from LA to New York....
I never thought about Ebay..humm

 

I told him no thanks .. for 5 grand I will keep it..