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pair of chairs from Al Capone's Wisconsin retreat, The Hideout
pair of chairs from Al Capone's Wisconsin retreat, The Hideout
c. 1920
wood, leather 37¼ h × 27 w × 27¼ d in (95 × 69 × 69 cm)
wood, leather 37¼ h × 27 w × 27¼ d in (95 × 69 × 69 cm)
estimate: $10,000–15,000
From the original furnishings at Al Capone's Northern Wisconsin retreat called The Hideout, this pair of chairs was purchased from Edward O'Hare's estate in 1942. O'Hare was a noted accomplice of Al Capone and the last person with mob connections to own The Hideout.
provenance: The Hideout, Couderay, WI | Edward O'Hare Estate