Trumeau mirror framed with oil on canvas Indian scene in the manner of Thomas and William Daniell, featuring a river landscape with long boat containing numerous Indian figures, sailing by two ships bearing British flags. Overlooking the river is a terrace leading to two white-washed Georgian style buildings surrounded by trees. Below the painting are […]
Lot 280: George III Inlaid Mahogany Standing or Collector’s Desk
Rare Sheraton inlaid mahogany Standing Desk, also known as a “Stand Up Desk” or Collector’s Cabinet Desk. Tall rectangular case having brass gallery and a slant front top with reeded edge, opening to reveal a fitted interior with string-inlaid central prospect door and four pigeon holes with scalloped valances, atop a reeded base. Hinged and […]
Lot 276: Aesthetic Movement Jardiniere, possibly Herter Bros.
An American ebonized and marquetry inlaid Aesthetic Movement jardiniere, possibly Herter Brothers workshop. Comprised of a rectangular shaped planter with black metal liner, the exterior with stylized floral marquetry inlay and reeded corners above squared and carved tapering legs with carved and square capitals and repeating carved decoration to the lower legs and feet, all […]
Lot 277: 19th C. Center Table with Black Marble Top
English Regency or American Classical Center Table, mahogany and mahogany veneers with oak secondary wood; circular black marble top with molded edge over a hexagonal baluster form pedestal and tripodal plinth base with carved volutes and demi-rosettes at ends, raised on ball feet. Dimensions: H: 27 3/4 inches x 38 1/4 diameter. 19th century. PROVENANCE: […]
Lot 273: New England Hepplewhite Mahogany Inlaid Server
New England Hepplewhite mahogany and flame mahogany inlaid server or serving table, pine secondary. Comprised of an overhanging molded top above two full length dovetailed drawers with line inlay and finely figured veneers, oval brass pulls, and pull out slide having brass pulls between the drawers. Tall tapering Hepplewhite legs with line inlay are extensions […]
Lot 274: Classical Gilt Carved Girandole Convex Mirror
American Classical gilt-carved and gesso girandole and bull's eye mirror. Consisting of a gilt carved frame with rococo style crest and base and two scrolling arms to each side supporting one candle holder and one carved urn, centered by a convex mirror accented by applied ball or orb shaped ornaments. 31" total H x 25 […]
Lot 275: American Late Classical Mahogany Mixing Table
American Classical ham or mixing table, possibly Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia, or Baltimore; mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, poplar secondary. Rectangular ogee molded top above an applied scrolled decorative frieze, single trapezoidal form paneled cabinet door opening to three shelves and paneled sides, on a flaring and molded base with front scrolled feet and rear turned […]
Lot 271: Delaware Valley PA Queen Anne Chest on Stand, ex-Schiffer
Delaware Valley, possibly Chester County, Pennsylvania two-piece Queen Anne high chest on stand, walnut primary, poplar and white pine secondary. Upper section having a flat top with ogee molded cornice above three short drawers and two half- and three full-length graduated dovetailed drawers. Brass batwing pulls. Lower section with ogee molding above a valanced skirt […]
Lot 272: Mid-Atlantic 2-piece Corner Cupboard w/ Red Wash
Mid-Atlantic two-piece corner cupboard consisting of poplar with a red wash and lower doors of burled walnut and bird's eye maple. White pine secondary. The upper section having a cove cornice above one glazed door with eight panes and white painted interior; lower section with an ogee medial molding over arched paneled lower doors with […]
Lot 268: American Miniature Chest of Drawers, Birds Eye Maple
Miniature Classical chest of drawers, possibly a jewelry chest, attributed to New England, cherry, mahogany and bird's eye maple primary, white pine secondary. Hinged mahogany lid with maple crossbanding lifts to reveal a rectangular well, above four dovetailed drawers with bird's eye maple fronts and gilt brass lion mask pulls, flanked by fully turned columns, […]