$9,225
Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, attributed to Joseph Short, Newburyport, Massachusetts, c. 1800, the serpentine crest above half-serpentine arms ending in scrolled handholds on concave shaped, scrolled supports, and molded square front legs joined to the raking rear legs by stretchers, (minor repairs), ht. 45 3/4, seat ht. 17 in. Provenance: Ebenezer and Anna Coombs-Wheelwright, Wheelwright House, 75 High Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, thence to Sylvia Lee by purchase.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-03-01