Possibly 19th Century Rococo
Lady’s chair (part of a 3-piece set, description given w/sofa info)
Previous owner: Ellen Murray who was an Abolitionist from Boston, MA. She helped to establish a freedman’s school (Penn School) in the 1860’s.
Other
Yes
Good afternoon, Kitty,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Victorian carved walnut open armchair, mid-19th century, with crushed red velvet upholstery
chair height: 44 inches, seat length: 20 inches, seat width, 18 inches;
$300-500
AND
A Victorian carved walnut slipper chair, mid-19th century, with cream upholstery
height: 38 inches, seat length: 19 inches, seat width: 16 inches.
$200-300
Provenance: Ellen Murray, abolitionist and founder of St. Helena Island SC's Penn School.
Together with (submitted in a separate inquiry):
Victorian carved walnut settee, mid-19th century, with crushed red velvet upholstery
Sofa height: 34 inches, seat length,: 50 inches, seat width: 18 inches
$400-600
Value for the set: $900-1,400
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you for using Mearto.
