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  • Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (Danish/American, 1850-1921)  Portrait of the Steamship Prince George
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 294

    Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (Danish/American, 1850-...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (Danish/American, 1850-1921)  Portrait of the Steamship New York
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 295

    Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (Danish/American, 1850-...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Charles Porter Brown (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, 1855-1920)  The Barque Taria Topan   of Salem
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 296

    Charles Porter Brown (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, 1855...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, Late 19th Century  Portrait of the Mohawk  of Brooklyn, New York
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 297

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

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American School, 19th Century  Portrait of a United States Revenue Cutter
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 298

    American School, 19th Century Portrait of a United Stat...

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    $400 - $600
  • Shadow Box Diorama of a Sailing Ship
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 299

    Shadow Box Diorama of a Sailing Ship

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Wendell Macy (Massachusetts, 1845-1913)  Signal Flags
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 300

    Wendell Macy (Massachusetts, 1845-1913) Signal Flags

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • William P. Stubbs (Maine/Massachusetts, 1842-1919)  Steamship in Rough Seas
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 301

    William P. Stubbs (Maine/Massachusetts, 1842-1919) Stea...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • William P. Stubbs (Maine/Massachusetts, 1842-1909)  Portrait of the Harry L. Belden
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 302

    William P. Stubbs (Maine/Massachusetts, 1842-1909) Port...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Anglo/American School, 19th Century  Harbor Scene with Sailing and Steam Ships
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 303

    Anglo/American School, 19th Century Harbor Scene with S...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • F.B. Knox (British, b. 1893)  Paddlewheel Steamer Nearing Lighthouse in Rough Seas
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 304

    F.B. Knox (British, b. 1893) Paddlewheel Steamer Nearin...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • F.B. Knox (British, b. 1893)  Paddlewheel Steamer and Sinking Ship in Rough Seas
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 305

    F.B. Knox (British, b. 1893) Paddlewheel Steamer and Si...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Copper Plate Printed Handkerchiefs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 306

    Two Copper Plate Printed Handkerchiefs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Columnar Creamware Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 307

    Pair of Columnar Creamware Candlesticks

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Creamware Covered Tureen
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 308

    Creamware Covered Tureen

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    $300 - $500
  • Large Creamware Covered Server
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 309

    Large Creamware Covered Server

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Reticulated Creamware Covered Fruit Bowl
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 310

    Reticulated Creamware Covered Fruit Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pearlware Barrel-form Cooler
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 311

    Pearlware Barrel-form Cooler

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Creamware Cruet Set for the German Market
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 312

    Creamware Cruet Set for the German Market

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two English Molded Tea Service Pieces
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 313

    Two English Molded Tea Service Pieces

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Molded Staffordshire Bust of Plato
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 314

    Molded Staffordshire Bust of Plato

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • George Spieler (Pennsylvania, active c. 1839-1840)  Pair of Miniature Portraits of a Man and Woman
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 315

    George Spieler (Pennsylvania, active c. 1839-1840) Pair...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • John Brewster Jr. (Connecticut/Maine, 1766-1854)  Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 316

    John Brewster Jr. (Connecticut/Maine, 1766-1854) Miniat...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, c. 1830  Miniature Portrait of a Man in a Black Jacket
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 317

    American School, c. 1830 Miniature Portrait of a Man in...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • J.A. Davis (Connecticut/Rhode Island, 1821-1855)  Portrait of a Boy and Girl in a Landscape
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 318

    J.A. Davis (Connecticut/Rhode Island, 1821-1855) Portra...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Possibly Edwin Plummer (American, 1802-1880)  Profile Portrait of a Young Man
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 319

    Possibly Edwin Plummer (American, 1802-1880) Profile Po...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, Early 19th Century  Five Portraits of Members of the Nessly Family
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 320

    American School, Early 19th Century Five Portraits of M...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American School, Mid-19th Century  Miniature Portrait of a Woman in a Green Dress
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 321

    American School, Mid-19th Century Miniature Portrait of...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, Early 19th Century  Pair of Miniature Portraits of William and Elizabeth Crump
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 322

    American School, Early 19th Century Pair of Miniature P...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • American School, Early 19th Century  Miniature Portrait of Alma Bradbury
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 323

    American School, Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • British School, 19th Century  Pair of Miniature Portraits of a Man and Woman
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 324

    British School, 19th Century Pair of Miniature Portrait...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • American School, 19th Century  Woman and Child with Drapery
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 325

    American School, 19th Century Woman and Child with Drap...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American School, 19th Century  Pair of Portraits of Abner and Dorothy Wood Brigham
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 326

    American School, 19th Century Pair of Portraits of Abne...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • William Stearns Watercolor Drawings and Copybook
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 327

    William Stearns Watercolor Drawings and Copybook

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Frame with Eight Silhouettes of the Gould Family of Hollis, New Hampshire
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 328

    Frame with Eight Silhouettes of the Gould Family of Hol...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Four Silhouette Portraits of the Morrill Family
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 329

    Four Silhouette Portraits of the Morrill Family

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Hollow-cut Silhouette Reportedly of William Henry Seward, Secretary of State Under President Abraham Lincoln
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 330

    Hollow-cut Silhouette Reportedly of William Henry Sewar...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hollow-cut to Red and Watercolor Silhouette Portrait of a Woman
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 331

    Hollow-cut to Red and Watercolor Silhouette Portrait of...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette Portrait of a Woman Holding Flowers
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 332

    Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette Portrait of a Woma...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette Portrait of a Woman in a Violet Dress
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 333

    Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette Portrait of a Woma...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette of a Woman in a Blue Dress
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 334

    Hollow-cut and Watercolor Silhouette of a Woman in a Bl...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Full-length Profile Silhouettes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 335

    Two Full-length Profile Silhouettes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Hollow-cut Silhouettes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 336

    Two Hollow-cut Silhouettes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • "Specimens of Irish Seaweed" Clamshell "Book,"
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 337

    "Specimens of Irish Seaweed" Clamshell "Book,"

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Inlaid Sailor-made Box
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 338

    Inlaid Sailor-made Box

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    $300 - $500
  • Sailor-made Inlaid Mahogany Box
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 339

    Sailor-made Inlaid Mahogany Box

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Turned Whalebone Fids, a Whalebone Shaft, and a Sharpening Stone
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 340

    Two Turned Whalebone Fids, a Whalebone Shaft, and a Sha...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Group of Whalebone and Whale's Tooth Items
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 341

    Group of Whalebone and Whale's Tooth Items

    Est.
    $200 - $300

Auction Description

American Furniture & Decorative Arts by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times February 27, 12PM – 5PM February 28, 12PM – 5PM March 1, 12PM-8PM This major March live auction of American Furniture & Decorative Arts features over 450 lots of Folk Art, Furniture, Important Historical Americana, Marine Art and Nautical Antiques, Fine Shaker handicrafts, American textiles, Weathervanes, Fine Art, and Antique Decorations. Contact Us 508.970.3200 americana@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

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$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

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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