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American Furniture & Decorative Arts

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  • Square-top Maple Candlestand
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 192

    Square-top Maple Candlestand

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Turned Black-painted Slat-back Armchair
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 193

    Turned Black-painted Slat-back Armchair

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Black-painted Slat-back Armchair
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 194

    Black-painted Slat-back Armchair

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Turned Adjustable Two-light Candlestand
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 195

    Turned Adjustable Two-light Candlestand

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Tall Red-painted Pine Cupboard with Drawers
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 196

    Tall Red-painted Pine Cupboard with Drawers

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • American School, Early 19th Century      Pair of Portraits of Philo Strong Shelton and His Wife
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 197

    American School, Early 19th Century Pair of Portraits o...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • John Graham-Gilbert (Scottish, 1794-1866)      Portrait of Isabella Jessie Hopkirk
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 198

    John Graham-Gilbert (Scottish, 1794-1866) Portrait of I...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American School, 19th Century      Still Life with Fruit in a Silver Compote
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 199

    American School, 19th Century Still Life with Fruit in ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Attributed to John Blunt (New Hampshire/Massachusetts, 1798-1835)      Portrait of a Woman
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 200

    Attributed to John Blunt (New Hampshire/Massachusetts, ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • After Thomas Cole (American, 19th Century)      Dream of Arcadia
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 201

    After Thomas Cole (American, 19th Century) Dream of Arc...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of Porcelain Vases Depicting George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 202

    Pair of Porcelain Vases Depicting George Washington and...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Classical Mahogany Triple-pedestal Dining Table
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 203

    Classical Mahogany Triple-pedestal Dining Table

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Pair of Engraved Lemon-top Bell Metal Andirons and Matching Tools
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 204

    Pair of Engraved Lemon-top Bell Metal Andirons and Matc...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Joseph Shoemaker Russell (New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1795-1860)      Two Views of New Bedford
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 205

    Joseph Shoemaker Russell (New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • William Winner (American, 1815-1883)      View of Philadelphia from Fairmount
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 206

    William Winner (American, 1815-1883) View of Philadelph...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Classical Rosewood Veneer and Marble Ormolu-mounted Pier Table
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 207

    Classical Rosewood Veneer and Marble Ormolu-mounted Pie...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Set of Eight Mahogany Veneer Lyre-back Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 208

    Set of Eight Mahogany Veneer Lyre-back Dining Chairs

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Brass- and Exotic Wood-inlaid Mahogany Lyre-base Card Table
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 209

    Brass- and Exotic Wood-inlaid Mahogany Lyre-base Card T...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Card Table
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 210

    Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Card Tabl...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Sofa
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 211

    Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Sofa

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Rococo Revival Carved and Mirrored Rosewood Armoire
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 212

    Rococo Revival Carved and Mirrored Rosewood Armoire

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Hackensack Two-part Cupboard
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 212A

    Hackensack Two-part Cupboard

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Possibly Thomas Chambers (New York/England, 1808-1869)      Landscape with a House Overlooking a Wide River
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 213

    Possibly Thomas Chambers (New York/England, 1808-1869) ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Possibly Thomas Chambers (New York/England, 1808-1869)      Landscape with a Village Along a River
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 214

    Possibly Thomas Chambers (New York/England, 1808-1869) ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Emma Levinia Swan (Rhode Island/Germany, 1853-1927)      Portrait of a Yellow Cat
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 215

    Emma Levinia Swan (Rhode Island/Germany, 1853-1927) Por...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Edward Mitchell Bannister (Massachusetts/Rhode Island/Canada, 1828-1901)      Homeward
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 216

    Edward Mitchell Bannister (Massachusetts/Rhode Island/C...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Attributed to Frank Anderson (New York, 1844-1891)      Rowboat on a Quiet Stream
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 217

    Attributed to Frank Anderson (New York, 1844-1891) Rowb...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Attributed to Frank Anderson (New York, 1844-1891)      Marsh and Woodland Scene
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 218

    Attributed to Frank Anderson (New York, 1844-1891) Mars...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Leander Allen Plummer II (Massachusetts/Maine, 1857-1914)      Cod on the Line
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 219

    Leander Allen Plummer II (Massachusetts/Maine, 1857-191...

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • "Christine LeFevre" Pieced and Dated Quilt
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 220

    "Christine LeFevre" Pieced and Dated Quilt

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Painted Cloth Girl Doll
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 221

    Painted Cloth Girl Doll

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Cloth Girl Doll
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 222

    Cloth Girl Doll

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Mennonite Cloth Doll
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 223

    Mennonite Cloth Doll

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Edward Moran (Pennsylvania/New York, 1829-1901)      Seascape
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 224

    Edward Moran (Pennsylvania/New York, 1829-1901) Seascap...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Pair of Etched Hurricane Globes
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 225

    Pair of Etched Hurricane Globes

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Folding Sailor's Shell Valentine
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 226

    Folding Sailor's Shell Valentine

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Miniature Cast Iron Parrot Gun Signal Cannon
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 227

    Miniature Cast Iron Parrot Gun Signal Cannon

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Polychrome Decorated Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 228

    Two Polychrome Decorated Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • James Edward Buttersworth (New Jersey/New York, 1817-1894)      Packet Ship Kennebec in New York Harbor
    Estimate
    $60,000 - $80,000
    Lot 229

    James Edward Buttersworth (New Jersey/New York, 1817-18...

    Est.
    $60,000 - $80,000
  • Joseph B. Smith and William S. Smith (American, 19th Century)      Schooner Thomas S. Negus off New York and Pilot Boat
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 230

    Joseph B. Smith and William S. Smith (American, 19th Ce...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • British School, 19th Century      A Brig off the Scottish Coast
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 231

    British School, 19th Century A Brig off the Scottish Co...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Thomas Buttersworth Jr. (English, 1797-1842)      An Armed Customs Cutter Pursuing a Smuggling Lugger off the Eddystone Lighthouse
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 232

    Thomas Buttersworth Jr. (English, 1797-1842) An Armed C...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Harold Wyllie (British, 1880-1973)      America's Cup Race off Newport, c. 1930
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 233

    Harold Wyllie (British, 1880-1973) America's Cup Race o...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Arthur Wellington Fowles (British, c. 1815-1878)      Line Schooner
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 234

    Arthur Wellington Fowles (British, c. 1815-1878) Line S...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, 19th Century      Schooner Arriving at an American Port
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 235

    American School, 19th Century Schooner Arriving at an A...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (Danish/American, 1850-1921)      Portrait of the Sailing Steamship Kiel
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 236

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

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Charles Sidney Raleigh (Massachusetts, 1830-1925), Portrait of the Lemuel Hall Passing Dumpling Rock Light off Round Hill, Massachusett
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 236A

    Charles Sidney Raleigh (Massachusetts, 1830-1925), Port...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • William P. Stubbs (Maine/Massachusetts, 1842-1909)      Portrait of the Schooner John A. Beckerman
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 237

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

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

Auction Description

American Furniture & Decorative Arts by Bonhams Skinner
We regret that no in-person previews are available. For coronavirus information click here. We invite you to email us for condition reports, additional images, and bidding information at americana@skinnerinc.com. This April’s American Furniture & Decorative Arts auction offers an opportunity to acquire fine early American urban-made furniture from two Massachusetts private collections, the roots of which began in the 1930s and which represent over a hundred years of combined connoisseurship. Furniture deaccessioned from Historic Deerfield complements the group with a number of more vernacular pieces. Contact Us 508.970.3200 americana@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

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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 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 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