"Star of Texas" Bone-Inlaid Steer Horn Armchair, fourth quarter 19th century, attributed to Wenzel Friedrich, San Antonio, catalog pattern No. 7, with an acorn top at the exposed horn ends, the serpentine apron in horn veneers centered by an inlaid bone "Texas" star, now upholstered in crimson leather, h. 57". This chair is considered the iconic model for horn chairs and is the model depicted on the cover of 1890 Wenzel Friedrich, Manufacturer of Horn Furniture, 12 Crockett St., San Antonio, Texas . This model won first premium award in Cincinnati, 1883; New Orleans, 1884-85; Louisville, 1886; Minneapolis, 1888; and San Antonio, 1888.

Conditions of Sale

- All sales are final - no refunds.
- Artwork in its original condition may be returned within 5 days of purchase against store credit only, valid for one year.
- No returns of custom framed artwork, special orders, dedicated or commissioned items.
- Framing available through gallery. Allow 4-8 weeks for custom framing.
- All rights belonging to the holder of the copyright, including the production rights, shall remain with the Artist.
- NY State sales tax will be added to all NY State orders upon purchase.

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Shipping

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Taxes

- All sales are final - no refunds.
- Artwork in its original condition may be returned within 5 days of purchase against store credit only, valid for one year.
- No returns of custom framed artwork, special orders, dedicated or commissioned items.
- Framing available through gallery. Allow 4-8 weeks for custom framing.
- All rights belonging to the holder of the copyright, including the production rights, shall remain with the Artist.
- NY State sales tax will be added to all NY State orders upon purchase.

Condition

All sales are "As-is, where-is" and final. New Orleans Auction Galleries does not offer refunds. The absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is good condition or free of damage; bidders are strongly encouraged to a request a condition report for any lot in which they are interested.