Painted Ladder-back Rocking Armchair

Description:

Painted Ladder-back Rocking Armchair, Portsmouth, New Hampshire area, late 18th century, the turned finials above the arched slats joined to the down-turned natural arms with carved Indian faces on the terminals, old dark brown paint, (imperfections),ht. 46 1/2, seat ht. 16 in. N.B. The arm terminals are carved with faces in the manner of the Penobscot Indians. Provenance: James Economos.
Estimate $14,000-18,000

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