07-10-201007-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2513Boston
July 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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George III Painted Satinwood Work Box on Stand

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$1,659$1,400
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2513Location: BostonDate / Time: July 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

George III Painted Satinwood Work Box on Stand, c. 1800, domed top painted with a neoclassical chariot scene with nymph, cherub and scorpion, silk-lined interior with bone sewing implements, stand with drawer and square tapered legs and splayed feet all joined by a shelf stretcher, ht. 34 1/2, wd. 15 3/4, dp. 13 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Top wit three long shrinkage cracks and a few small ones; minor rubing to paint with age typical additional minor defects and imperfections.