JANUARY FINE ESTATES CHARLESTON SC
Lot 138:
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Matched Pair of Exceptional Antique John Henry Belter Rosewood Carved Slipper Chairs with Rosewood Laminated Backs. Brocade upholstery. John Henry Belter (1804?1863) was an American cabinetmaker active in New York City. Measures 16.5" wide 18" deep and 36.5" to top of back. PROVENANCE: The estate of noted Charleston Attorney, Scholar and Passionate Collector, James Kirkland Grant, Wentworth Street, Charleston. Mr. Grant served on the arbitration panels of AAA, FINRA, New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ and was appointed as special master by federal and state courts. He was a visiting scholar at Columbia University Law School and Harvard, a revered professor at the University of South Carolina Law School and Dean at the University of Delaware Law School. He served as the Chairman of the Board of C4, the Charleston coalition for eliminating cruise ships from docking downtown, showcasing his dedication to creating positive change in the community. Kirk was also the founding Faculty Advisor for the Alliance for Equality at the Charleston School of Law, passionately championing inclusivity and equality in the legal profession. Recognized for his achievements, Kirk was a member of esteemed organizations such as the American Law Institute Inns of Court and the James L. Petigru Inn of Court.
Condition: good
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