Lot 265

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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
New England, probably Boston, circa 1800, tall back with deeply shaped serpentine crest rail, line inlaid arm supports over inset flame birch panels, turned and reeded legs, peach and green striped silk upholstery, 44-3/4 in. (overall), 17 in. (seat height); Provenance: John Walton, New York, purchased November 1968 for $4,500 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

excellent condition overall, upholstery partly removed for exam, crest rail appears to be intact (some consolidating linen glued in obscures some areas), minor cracks at one arm and one arm support, minor cracks at one foot
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