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  • Pine Corner Cupboard
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 241

    Pine Corner Cupboard

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, Mid-19th Century  Portrait of a Child with a Rattle
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 242

    American School, Mid-19th Century Portrait of a Child w...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • William Mc Clement Mourning Pendant
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 243

    William Mc Clement Mourning Pendant

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, Early 19th Century  Portrait Miniature of a Red-haired Boy
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,500
    Lot 243A

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

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,500
  • American School, Early 19th Century  Miniature Portrait of a Boy in a Red Dress
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 244

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

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, Mid-19th Century  Miniature Portrait of a Lady in Profile
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 245

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

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, Mid-19th Century  Portrait of a Gentleman in a Black Jacket
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 246

    American School, Mid-19th Century Portrait of a Gentlem...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, Early 19th Century  Miniature Portrait of a Young Woman
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 247

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

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Alpheus Chapin (Massachusetts, 19th Century)  Three Miniature Portraits: Horrace Billings Chapin, Sophia Chapin, and a Self Portrait
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 248

    Alpheus Chapin (Massachusetts, 19th Century) Three Mini...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Maple and Pine Bucket Bench Cupboard
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 249

    Maple and Pine Bucket Bench Cupboard

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Grain-painted Wooden Works Tall Case Clock
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $1,800
    Lot 250

    Grain-painted Wooden Works Tall Case Clock

    Est.
    $1,500 - $1,800
  • Miniature Wallpaper Covered Dome-top Box
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 251

    Miniature Wallpaper Covered Dome-top Box

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Paint-decorated Pine Chest over Drawer
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 251A

    Paint-decorated Pine Chest over Drawer

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Blue-painted and Paint-decorated Box
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 252

    Blue-painted and Paint-decorated Box

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Green-painted Wall Box
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 253

    Large Green-painted Wall Box

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • White-painted Shaker "Corn" Pail
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 254

    White-painted Shaker "Corn" Pail

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Stack of Four Painted Pantry Boxes
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 255

    Stack of Four Painted Pantry Boxes

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Deacon Robert Peckham (Massachusetts, 1785-1877)  Portrait of a Man in a Black Jacket
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 256

    Deacon Robert Peckham (Massachusetts, 1785-1877) Portra...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • American School, Mid-19th Century  Miniature Portrait of a Woman
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 257

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

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, Mid-19th Century  Miniature Portrait of Margaretta McEwen Gillespie
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 258

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

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, Mid-19th Century  Three Miniature Portraits
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 259

    American School, Mid-19th Century Three Miniature Portr...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Red-painted Rectangular-top Hutch Table
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 260

    Red-painted Rectangular-top Hutch Table

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Burlwood Drop-leaf Table
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 261

    Burlwood Drop-leaf Table

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Joseph Davis (New Hampshire/Maine, 1811-1865)  Paul W. Cheswell, Aged 9 Years August 28th
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 262

    Joseph Davis (New Hampshire/Maine, 1811-1865) Paul W. C...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • American School, 19th Century  Portrait of a Child in a Red Dress Holding a Silver Rattle
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 263

    American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Child in a ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Ammi Phillips (New York/Connecticut, 1788-1865)  Portrait of a Man in a Black Jacket
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 264

    Ammi Phillips (New York/Connecticut, 1788-1865) Portrai...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • American School, Late 19th Century  Country Landscape with Greek Revival House
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 265

    American School, Late 19th Century Country Landscape wi...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • James David Smillie (American, 1833-1909)  Summer Landscape
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 266

    James David Smillie (American, 1833-1909) Summer Landsc...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • After Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848-1907)  Head of Lincoln
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 267

    After Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848-1907) Head...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • American School, 19th Century  Still Life with Fruit
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 268

    American School, 19th Century Still Life with Fruit

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • American School, 19th Century  Still Life Basket of Fruit
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 269

    American School, 19th Century Still Life Basket of Frui...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Classical Carved Mahogany Scroll-arm Sofa
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 270

    Classical Carved Mahogany Scroll-arm Sofa

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Carved, Painted and Gilded Eagle Plaque
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 271

    Carved, Painted and Gilded Eagle Plaque

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Transfer-printed Liverpool Masonic Jug
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 272

    Transfer-printed Liverpool Masonic Jug

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Ye Chung (China, act. Mid-19th Century)  Portrait of the Clipper Ship Sancho Panza   off Hong Kong
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 273

    Ye Chung (China, act. Mid-19th Century) Portrait of the...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Chinese School, 19th Century  The American Clipper Ship Commodore T.H. Allen  at Hong Kong
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 274

    Chinese School, 19th Century The American Clipper Ship ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Chinese School, 19th Century  Portrait of the Bark Stonewall Jackson  Entering Hong Kong Harbour
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 275

    Chinese School, 19th Century Portrait of the Bark Stone...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Solon Francis Montecello Badger (Massachusetts, 1873-1919)  Portrait of the Windjammer Brunhilda
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 276

    Solon Francis Montecello Badger (Massachusetts, 1873-19...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Solon Francis Montecello Badger (Massachusetts, 1873-1919)  Portrait of the Schooner Thomas S. Dennison
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 277

    Solon Francis Montecello Badger (Massachusetts, 1873-19...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • William Howard Yorke (England/Canada, 1847-1921)  Portrait of the Centennial
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 278

    William Howard Yorke (England/Canada, 1847-1921) Portra...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (Danish/American, 1850-1921)  Portrait of the Steam Yacht Winchester
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 279

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

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • William R. Davis (Massachusetts, 1952-  Portrait of the Tugboat Leader
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 280

    William R. Davis (Massachusetts, 1952- Portrait of the ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Charles Sidney Raleigh (Massachusetts, c. 1830-1925)  Western Belle  in a Storm
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 281

    Charles Sidney Raleigh (Massachusetts, c. 1830-1925) We...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Edward Adam (American, act. Late 19th/Early 20th Century)  Portrait of the Steamship Antinous
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 282

    Edward Adam (American, act. Late 19th/Early 20th Centur...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (Danish/American, 1850-1921)  Gloucester Fisherman on the Banks
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 283

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

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Collection of Twenty-four Seamers Housed in a Paint-decorated Chestnut Box
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 284

    Collection of Twenty-four Seamers Housed in a Paint-dec...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Group of Whalebone Tools Housed in a Paint-decorated and Whalebone-inlaid Box
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 285

    Group of Whalebone Tools Housed in a Paint-decorated an...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Spiral-carved Whalebone Cane and a Whalebone Measuring Stick
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 286

    Spiral-carved Whalebone Cane and a Whalebone Measuring ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600

Auction Description

American Furniture & Decorative Arts Session I  by Bonhams Skinner
Session I on November 2nd & Session II on November 3rd Preview Times October 30, 12PM – 5PM October 31, 12PM – 7PM November 1, 10AM – 5PM The live portion of the sale will be held over two days in Marlborough, on November 2nd and 3rd. Skinner’s November sale of American Furniture and Decorative Arts will feature colorful, high quality, and historically important property from the collections of Tom and Carolyn Porter, William McKeever, Brian and Pam Ehrlich, Pam Boynton, and August Knapp, and from many other private collections and estates as well. An Americana online sale available at www.skinnerinc.com, which will be previewed simultaneously, and which features items from all the collections mentioned above, will end for bidding on November 5th. Contact Us 508.970.3200 americana@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

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

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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