Lot 510

Charles Rohlfs Rocking Chair

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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$100 $50
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$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

American, early 20th century, oak throughout, styles with pierced sections to hold leather form splats, shaped seat rails, runners with decorative elements at rear, spindle with three carved elements, 35 x 26 x 20-1/4

Provenance: The Collection of Rosemary and Ed Kostansek, Asheville, North Carolina

Note: A similar chair appears in a photo of the Rohlfs' family home circa 1920, which is featured in the book, "The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs", by Charles Cunningham.  See photo

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The Collection of Rosemary and Ed Kostansek, Asheville, North Carolina

wear and losses throughout consistent with age and use, corner supports possibly replaced, break and repair to proper front right leg, break and repair to front seat rail at proper left side, replaced seat frame and new leather throughout, restored elements on spindle