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American Paintings, Silver & Decorative Arts
American Paintings, Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10am, Doyle will hold an auction of American Paintings, Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts. The sale showcases 18th and 19th century American furniture and decorative arts, including silver, ceramics, mirrors, folk art, Chinese Export porcelain and rugs. This auction category is Doyle?s premier venue for 19th and early 20th century American paintings, including Hudson River School landscapes, Western and Regional art, still lifes, portraits, nautical scenes and Folk paintings. Also featured at Audubon, Currier & Ives and topographical prints.
Comprising over 100 lots of silver, paintings, furniture, signed documents and much more, The Christine Biddle Wainwright Collection offers unique insight to American history. The earliest items in the collection relate to Nicholas Biddle who was born in Philadelphia in 1750 and became one of the first Captains of the United States Navy.
Property from The Christine Biddle Wainwright Collection will be presented as a single-owner section of the auction.
Auction Curator:
Chris Barber
VP/Director, American Furniture & Decorative ArtsLot Number: Lowest
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1122: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Signed document appointing Nicholas Biddle Captain of the Franklin, 1775.Est. $30,000-$50,000
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1123: JOHN HANCOCK Signed naval orders sent to Captain Nicholas Biddle, 1777.Est. $10,000-$15,000
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1124: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Document signed granting land in Philadelphia to Charles Biddle, 1787.Est. $15,000-$20,000
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1127: George II/III Parcel-Gilt Carved Mahogany Secretary BookcaseEst. $3,000-$5,000
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1141: Philadelphia Interest: Pair of American Silver Two-Handled Vases of Historic ImportanceEst. $7,000-$10,000
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1144: Plaster Bust of Nicolas Biddle by Luigi Perisco Together with Plaster Fluted ColumnEst. $200-$400
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