August Americana 2021-08-19 Auction - 166 Price Results - Bonhams Skinner in MA
American School, c. 1900, Midwest FarmsteadSociety of the Cincinnati Export Porcelain Tea Bowl andInlaid Cherry Serpentine Chest of Four Drawers
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Marlborough, MA, United States
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August Americana

Fine American furniture from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, along with a strong selection of pottery, porcelain, silver, folk art, weathervanes, maritime art, pewter, and Shaker items are featured in Skinner's August Americana auction. Highlighted collections include American pewter from the esteemed John A. Schneider of Greenwich, Connecticut; an exciting group of Queen Anne, Chippendale, and Federal furniture from a discerning private collector in the southeastern United States; slip-decorated wares from scholar-collector Jonathan Rickard; Shaker material from Francisco Sierra of New York City, who also collected a variety of folky watercolor, pen, and ink family records and works on paper; Chinese export porcelain from the estate of Thomas Hodge of Shelbyville, Kentucky; American pottery from William Ketchum, author of books on American stoneware; folk paintings from Debbie Williams of Branson, Missouri; and property from several New England estates. American Furniture & Decorative Arts From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.
Auction Curator:
Stephen L. Fletcher
Stephen L. Fletcher
Executive Vice President | American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Oak and Pine Joined and Paneled Chest: Oak and Pine Joined and Paneled Chest, Marshfield, Massachusetts, late 17th century, old surface, lower front rail carved with initials "R.B," (imperfections), ht. 23 1/2, wd. 41 1/4, dp. 17 in.
0001: Oak and Pine Joined and Paneled ChestEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
Crease-molded Pine Six-board Chest: Crease-molded Pine Six-board Chest, probably South Shore, Massachusetts, early 18th century, the crease-molded facade with chip-carved edges joining crease-molded sides with distinctive cutouts, ht.
0002: Crease-molded Pine Six-board ChestEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed
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Early Maple High Chest of Drawers: Early Maple High Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts, mid-18th century, the upper case with cornice above five thumb-molded graduated drawers, set into a lower section of long drawer and three short
0003: Early Maple High Chest of DrawersEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
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Society of the Cincinnati Export Porcelain Tea Bowl and: Society of the Cincinnati Export Porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer, China, c. 1786-90, the tea bowl and saucer decorated with polychrome and gilt Society of Cincinnati eagle emblem, small black and gilt
0004: Society of the Cincinnati Export Porcelain Tea Bowl andEst. US$15,000-US$25,000
Sterling Silver Covered Urn Commemorating Commodore: Sterling Silver Covered Urn Commemorating Commodore Bainbridge and the USS Constitution's Capture of the Java on December 29, 1812, Tiffany & Co., c. 1883, after Fletcher and Gardiner, Philadelphia,
0005: Sterling Silver Covered Urn Commemorating CommodoreEst. US$15,000-US$25,000Lot Passed
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Tiger Maple Bonnet-top Chest-on-Chest: Tiger Maple Bonnet-top Chest-on-Chest, Cornelius Allen, New Bedford, Massachusetts, c. 1787-90, the upper section with scrolled pediment centering a fluted plinth and flame-carved finial above two
0006: Tiger Maple Bonnet-top Chest-on-ChestEst. US$8,000-US$12,000
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Three Lesson Books of Otis Nixon: Three Lesson Books of Otis Nixon, Framingham, Massachusetts, c. 1808-13, an "Arithmetick" book with pictorial front page depicting a man reading, above the lettering "Otis Nixon's Book,/Begun
0007: Three Lesson Books of Otis NixonEst. US$600-US$800
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Pen and Ink on Paper Drawing of "General George: Pen and Ink on Paper Drawing of "General George Washington," William Wheeler, possibly Pennsylvania, second half 19th century, showing the general on horseback, with small gold-painted highlights on
0009: Pen and Ink on Paper Drawing of "General GeorgeEst. US$600-US$800
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William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts/Maine, 1806-1873): William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts/Maine, 1806-1873) Portrait of a Young Girl Unsigned. Oil on board, 16 x 12 in., the child seen waist-length in a blue dress holding a flower against a draped
0011: William Matthew Prior (Massachusetts/Maine, 1806-1873)Est. US$15,000-US$25,000
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Prior-Hamblin School, Mid-19th Century: Prior-Hamblin School, Mid-19th Century Portrait of a Child in a Red- and Green-checked Dress Unsigned. Oil on board, 14 x 10 in., in a giltwood frame (under glass). Condition: Minor imperfections
0012: Prior-Hamblin School, Mid-19th CenturyEst. US$1,500-US$2,500
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Queen Anne Bonnet-top Cherry High Chest: Queen Anne Bonnet-top Cherry High Chest, probably Wethersfield, Connecticut, c. 1770-90, the broken scrolled arched cresting centering a carved pinwheel plinth and flame-carved finials above a case
0013: Queen Anne Bonnet-top Cherry High ChestEst. US$8,000-US$12,000
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Carved Cherry Scroll-top Chest-on-Chest: Carved Cherry Scroll-top Chest-on-Chest, Connecticut River Valley, late 18th century, the top section with molded cornice centering a plinth, above a case of thumb-molded central drawer with circular
0014: Carved Cherry Scroll-top Chest-on-ChestEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
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American School, Early 19th Century: American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of a Young Girl in Red with Her Dog Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 33 1/2 x 26 in., the child holds the paw of her dog, which is seated at her feet, with a
0015: American School, Early 19th CenturyEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Frederick Bassett Pewter Pint Mug: Frederick Bassett Pewter Pint Mug, New York City and Hartford, Connecticut, late 18th century, tapering cylindrical body with high band, molded base and scroll handle, marked on interior of base,
0016: Frederick Bassett Pewter Pint MugEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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William Kirby Pewter Tankard: William Kirby Pewter Tankard, New York City, late 18th century, domed-top hinged lid with a crenated lip on a tapering cylindrical body with molded base and scroll handle, marked on inside of base,
0017: William Kirby Pewter TankardEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Diminutive Queen Anne Cedar Dressing Table: Diminutive Queen Anne Cedar Dressing Table, Bermuda, c. 1740-60, the rectangular top above a shallow case of three short drawers, above an arch- and cyma-cutout beaded skirt joining straight tapering
0018: Diminutive Queen Anne Cedar Dressing TableEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
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Pair of Queen Anne Carved Cedar Side Chairs: Pair of Queen Anne Carved Cedar Side Chairs, Bermuda, c. 1730-50, each with shaped crest rail with spooned center flanked by pierced scrolls, above vasiform splats and trapezoidal slip seat with
0019: Pair of Queen Anne Carved Cedar Side ChairsEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
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Pair of Queen Anne Carved Cedar Side Chairs: Pair of Queen Anne Carved Cedar Side Chairs, Bermuda, c. 1730-50, the shaped crest rail with spooned center flanked by scrolls, above vasiform splats and trapezoidal slip seats with cutout rails
0020: Pair of Queen Anne Carved Cedar Side ChairsEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
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Samuel Danforth Pewter Tankard: Samuel Danforth Pewter Tankard, Hartford, Connecticut, late 18th to early 20th century, stepped hinged lid with tall finely grooved finial and beaded rim, on a tapering cylindrical body with molded
0021: Samuel Danforth Pewter TankardEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Peter Young Pewter Tankard: Peter Young Pewter Tankard, Albany, New York, late 18th century, flat-top hinged lid on a tapering cylindrical body with molded base and scroll handle, marked on inside of base, ht. 6 7/8 in.
0022: Peter Young Pewter TankardEst. US$2,000-US$4,000
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William Will Pewter Quart Tankard: William Will Pewter Quart Tankard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, domed-top hinged lid on a tapering cylindrical body with molded base and scroll handle, engraved with initials "GW"
0023: William Will Pewter Quart TankardEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
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Francis Bassett II Pewter Tankard: Francis Bassett II Pewter Tankard, New York City, late 18th century, domed-top hinged lid on a tapering cylindrical body with molded base and scroll handle, low band, marked on inside of base, ht. 6
0024: Francis Bassett II Pewter TankardEst. US$2,000-US$4,000