Lot 151

Two Needlework Upholstered Diminutive Footstools

Estimate: $300 - $500

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

19th/20th century, first example with Japanned legs and slipper feet, seat set with fine needlework upholstery with brass tacking, seat 11 x 15 x 12-1/2 in.; second example with circular form with needlepoint seat centering figure of a young reaver, brass tacking, circular walnut frame with scrolled feet, 6 x 13 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

both good overall with some surface distress, wear, and other flaws to frames