American Furniture & Decorative Arts
08-14-201008-15-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
2509Marlborough
August 14, 2010 03:00 PM
Sell one like this
$533$450
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Nantucket Lightship Basket, attributed to Charles Ray, c. 1865, deep round basket with carved swing handle, the bottom inscribed "H.B. Sharp," for Hannah B. Sharp, ht. to top of rim 6 1/2 in.
Provenance: From the family of Hannah B. Sharp of Orange Street, Nantucket, to Paul Madden Antiques, then in 1999 to the consignor, accompanied by purchase receipt.
Estimate $800-1,200
Basket slightly out of round, old make-do repair/re-enforcement on handle with what looks like wrapped linen thread; a few breaks on upright splints near base.