Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Feb 13, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 1075
Rare New England Chippendale Mahogany Lolling Chair
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 |
probably Portsmouth, New Hampshire, or Newburyport, Massachusetts, late 18th century, tall back with serpentine crest over scrolled arms with shaped supports, molded legs with stretchers, fine yellow silk damask upholstery, birch seat rails, 46 x 28 x 22-1/2 in., seat height 16 in. - Note: Related late 18th century lolling chairs have been associated with the work of Robert Harold of Portsmouth and Joseph Short of Newburyport. For a very closely related lolling chair attributed to Joseph Short, see Skinner, March 1, 2015, lot 40. - Provenance: according to consignor, descended through the Parson James Henry Lyon family of Machias, Maine
visible frame is in good condition overall with typical wear and abrasions, later corner blocking for seat frame, minor crack and repair at arm attachment to rear stile, upholstery not removed for examination (underside of seat is exposed for exam), some finish wear to arm tops, possible restoration at one arm? some variation in color
Condition
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