06-06-200406-06-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2242Boston
June 6, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Federal Mahogany Veneer Basin Stand

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$1,293$1,100
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2242Location: BostonDate / Time: June 06, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Federal Mahogany Veneer Basin Stand, New England, early 19th century, the scalloped backsplash above the basin cut outs with its shaped skirt over a medial shelf with one working and one faux cockbeaded drawer outlined in cross banded veneer on four reeded legs ending in turned feet, old surface, replaced brass, (minor imperfections),ht. 43 1/2, wd. 24, dp. 16 1/4 in.

Provenance: this stand furnished Mowbra Hall, Westchester County, New York... a house whose furnishings "were assembled by two dedicated collectors, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Carpenter jr. as a result of their deep appreciation for the decorative arts of New England" according to The Connoisseur, June and August 1972,"Mowbra Hall and a Collection of Period Rooms" p. 3.
Estimate $500-700

Keywords

New England, Mowbra Hall, Ralph E. Carpenter jr., Westchester County, Carpenter, The Connoisseur