Shaker handmade goods from the 19th century sold well over estimates at Willis HenryDUXBURY, MA — Nearly 200 lots of vintage Shaker handmade goods came to market June 22 at Willis Henry Auctions. Described by the house as from “an early collection” — presumably before the late run-up in values seen at auction today — the group consisted of boxes, case pieces, tables, stands, community chairs and rockers, […]
Colonial silver, Shaker furniture and Albert Bierstadt headline Eldred’s July 24-26EAST DENNIS, MA — More than 860 lots of art, antiques and collectibles head to market as Eldred’s brings its Summer Sale July 24, July 25 and July 26. Three star lots symbolize the high level of quality in each of the three days. Jacob Hurd (1703-1758) is today considered one of Boston’s most important […]
More than 100 Shaker items shine July 18 at Fred GiampietroBRANFORD, CT — More than 100 items created by New England Shaker communities appear as a featured group in New England Auctions – Fred Giampietro‘s Summer Americana Extravaganza, scheduled for Thursday, July 18. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The first Shakers — officially known as the United Society […]
Shaker sewing table stitches up big win at Morphy’s $3.2M auctionDENVER, Pa. – The spotlight may have been shining on a stellar array of art glass, jewelry and watches at Morphy’s July 14-15 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction, but it was an unlikely “dark horse” – a circa-1840 Shaker sewing table – that stitched up the top price at the $3.2 million sale in central […]