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  • American School, 19th Century      The Battle of Bunker Hill
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 1

    American School, 19th Century The Battle of Bunker Hill...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • George Heriot (Quebec/England, 1759-1839)      Panoramic View of Boston Harbor and Part of Charlestown with Bunker Hill, June
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 2

    George Heriot (Quebec/England, 1759-1839) Panoramic Vie...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Silver Teaspoon
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 3

    Silver Teaspoon

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Silver Teaspoon
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 4

    Silver Teaspoon

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Silver Teapot
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 5

    Silver Teapot

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Silver Porringer
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 6

    Silver Porringer

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Silver Cann
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 7

    Silver Cann

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Silver Christening Cup and Three Coin Silver Tablespoons
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 8

    Silver Christening Cup and Three Coin Silver Tablespoon...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Six Silver Teaspoons
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 9

    Six Silver Teaspoons

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Silver Serving Spoon
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 10

    Silver Serving Spoon

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Elisha Taylor Baker (New York/Connecticut, 1827-1890)      Sunrise, from Shore to Ship
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 11

    Elisha Taylor Baker (New York/Connecticut, 1827-1890) S...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Bone and Mother-of-pearl Inlaid and Scrimshaw-decorated Box
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 12

    Bone and Mother-of-pearl Inlaid and Scrimshaw-decorated...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Whalebone Yarn Swift
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 13

    Whalebone Yarn Swift

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Pair of Turned Whalebone Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 14

    Pair of Turned Whalebone Candlesticks

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Decorated Swordfish Bill Sword
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 15

    Decorated Swordfish Bill Sword

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Round Nantucket Lightship Baskets
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 16

    Two Round Nantucket Lightship Baskets

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • American School, 19th Century      Watercolor Theorem on Paper
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 17

    American School, 19th Century Watercolor Theorem on Pap...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • James Gale Tyler (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931)      Sunset Seascape
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 18

    James Gale Tyler (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931) Suns...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Thomas Willis (Connecticut, 1850-1925)      Portrait of the Yacht Evelyn
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 19

    Thomas Willis (Connecticut, 1850-1925) Portrait of the ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American School, Late 19th Century, Portrait of the Three-masted Vessel Martha Bowker of Brunswick, Maine, Entering the Schel
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 20

    American School, Late 19th Century, Portrait of the Thr...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, 20th Century      Portrait of the Paddlewheel Steamer Newburgh
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 21

    American School, 20th Century Portrait of the Paddlewhe...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, Early 20th Century      Seascape, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 21A

    American School, Early 20th Century Seascape, Cape Eliz...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • William R. Davis (Massachusetts, 1952-)      Moonlit Landscape
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 22

    William R. Davis (Massachusetts, 1952-) Moonlit Landsca...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Oak Chest over Drawer
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 23

    Oak Chest over Drawer

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Red-stained Poplar Chest over Drawers
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 24

    Red-stained Poplar Chest over Drawers

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Turned Maple and Ash Carver Armchair
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 25

    Turned Maple and Ash Carver Armchair

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Turned Maple and Ash Armchair
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 26

    Turned Maple and Ash Armchair

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Tiger Maple and Cherry Candlestand
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 27

    Tiger Maple and Cherry Candlestand

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Cherry and Pine Adjustable Light Stand
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 28

    Cherry and Pine Adjustable Light Stand

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Black-painted Oak Armchair
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 29

    Black-painted Oak Armchair

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Painted Pine and Maple Desk on Frame
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 30

    Painted Pine and Maple Desk on Frame

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Red-painted Pine Crease-molded Six-board Chest
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 31

    Red-painted Pine Crease-molded Six-board Chest

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Poplar Chest over Drawer
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 32

    Poplar Chest over Drawer

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Spanish Brown-painted Pine Small Chest over Drawer
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 33

    Spanish Brown-painted Pine Small Chest over Drawer

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Maple Gate-leg Table
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 34

    Maple Gate-leg Table

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Tiger Maple Open Armchair
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 35

    Tiger Maple Open Armchair

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Pair of Red Wool Women's Shoes
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 36

    Pair of Red Wool Women's Shoes

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Wedding Frock Coat, Waistcoat, and Cravat Belonging to Rufus Erastus Crane
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 37

    Wedding Frock Coat, Waistcoat, and Cravat Belonging to ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Needlework Sampler "Margret Glasier,"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 38

    Needlework Sampler "Margret Glasier,"

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Needlework Crib Cover
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 39

    Needlework Crib Cover

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Needlework Sampler
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 40

    Needlework Sampler

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Needlework Sampler
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 41

    Needlework Sampler

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pair of Tall Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 42

    Pair of Tall Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Brass Petal-base Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 43

    Pair of Brass Petal-base Candlesticks

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Polychrome Decorated Delft Chargers
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 44

    Two Polychrome Decorated Delft Chargers

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Polychrome Decorated Delft Charger
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 45

    Large Polychrome Decorated Delft Charger

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Molded and Transfer-decorated Blue and White Porcelain Cabbage Leaf Jug
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 46

    Molded and Transfer-decorated Blue and White Porcelain ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Molded and Transfer-decorated Blue and White Porcelain Cabbage Leaf Jug
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 47

    Molded and Transfer-decorated Blue and White Porcelain ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

American Furniture & Decorative Arts by Bonhams Skinner

The November American Furniture & Decorative Arts auction of nearly 700 lots will feature a wide array of Americana, featuring important folk paintings and painted furniture from the collection of Dr. Howard P. Diamond of New York and an extraordinary selection of 19th century trade signs from the collection of Janie and Peter Gross of Pennsylvania.

Preview Times
November 17, 12PM-5PM
November 18, 12PM-8PM

Contact Us
508-970-3200
americana@skinnerinc.com

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014