Premier Auction | Session III
Sat, May 18, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1460
Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair
Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Massachusetts, 1790-1810, with sharply peaked, serpentine crest rail, flame birch inset panels, turned and reeded legs, 47 in.
Accompanied by Christie's sale catalog for September 2011 and a copy of the invoice for $25,000.
Literature:
Sack, Albert. Fine Points of Furniture: Early American, p. 73. New York: Crown, 1950.
American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. VIII, p. 2287. Highland House, 1986.
Condition
excellent condition overall, minor wear and abrasions to frame, later nailing to seat blocking, small plugged screw repair at one arm attachment, other scattered minor flaws, upholstery in generally good condition
