THE RAWLE FAMILY PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE CARVED WALNUT COMPASS-SEAT SIDE CHAIRS, PHILADELPHIA, 1740-1760

THE RAWLE FAMILY PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE CARVED WALNUT COMPASS-SEAT SIDE CHAIRS
PHILADELPHIA, 1740-1760
both chairs with their original slip-seat frames; the first chair with seat frame marked III and slip-seat frame similarly marked (both frame and seat with secondary mark IIII); the second chair with seat frame marked XI and slip-seat frame similarly marked
42 3/8 in. high

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Provenance
The Rawle family of Pennsylvania
Possible line of descent:
Francis Rawle (1729-1761), Philadelphia
William Rawle (1759-1836), Philadelphia, son
Francis William Rawle (1795-1881), Philadelphia and Fairfield, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, son
James Rawle (1842-1912), “Castlefinn,” near Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, son
Thence by descent in the family

Saleroom Notice
Please note that this lot will be held at Christie's Rockefeller Center until Monday January 22nd and then will be transferred to CFASS on Tuesday January 23rd.

Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A PENNSYLVANIA COLLECTION