03-31-201203-31-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2589BBoston
March 31, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Aesthetic Movement Longwy Pottery and Bradley & Hubbard Brass Stand

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$2,726$2,300
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2589BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 31, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Aesthetic Movement Longwy Pottery and Bradley & Hubbard Brass Stand, America, c. 1870, the square top inset with a loose polychrome enameled tile with symmetrical foliate decoration, framed by chased brass border with reticulated corners, over further chased and reticulated base mounted with an enameled cylinder decorated with fans and flowers, centering four stiles topped by flowerheads, on four raised feet, ht. 32 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Two chips to edge and surface wear to cobalt trim of top tile. Porcelain cylinder with two hairline cracks extending downward from upper edge. Scattered spots of verdigris to brass. Tile and cylinder do not match.