Hand carved 19th century antique chair, beleived to be original upholstery, American. Inherited from great grandmother, who owned a furniture store in Atlantic City
40" tall
Originaly from a furniture store in atlantic city, pre WW1
Hi Mark,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
As a single chair, this chair, while a nice example, will have limited appeal and modest value.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Victorian style carved mahogany or walnut balloon seat armchair
In the French taste, late 19th Century
The carved crest over nipped-waist back, the serpentine sides continuing into low arms, the seat with a serpentine rail, all raised on cabriole front legs, all on casters.
40 inches tall
CONDITION: appears to be in generally good condition, possibly re-upoholstered.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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