American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Miniature Whalebone Ladder-back Rocking Chair, mid-19th century, the rear stiles with pointed finials, shaped arms on turned front stiles, turned stretchers, and rush carved seat, ht. 7 3/8 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's, July 23, 1993; Marguerite Riordan.
Note: This item may be subject to state and federal laws related to marine animal products. Buyers are responsible for shipping.
The property of Brian and Pam Ehrlich
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Brian, Marguerite Riordan, Pam EhrlichStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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