11-07-201011-07-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2524BBoston
November 7, 2010 11:00 AMCalender
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Queen Anne Walnut and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid and Carved Dressing Table

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$4,622$3,900
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2524BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 07, 2010 11:00AM

Description:

Queen Anne Walnut and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid and Carved Dressing Table, New Hampshire, first half 18th century, the top with half-round edge bordered by deep crossbanding and inlaid stringing, above a double arch-molded case of three drawers with mahogany panels bordered by stringing and crossbanding, on four cabriole legs with shaped knee returns ending in square pad feet joined by a deeply valanced apron, refinished, engraved brasses, (imperfections),ht. 29 3/4, case wd. 27 3/4, top wd. 32, case dp. 17, dp. 19 1/2 in.

Literature: The Magazine Antiques, July 1964, "The Furniture of New Hampshire," by Charles E. Buckley, p. 57, figure 3, shows a lowboy with an identical square pad foot in the collection of Nina Fletcher Little.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

secondary wood eastern white pine, legs carved maple, remnants of old black and old green paint on underside and backboard, some possible patching to veneer, piece of veneer gone from top; couple patches to interior supports between drawers.

Keywords

New Hampshire, Charles E. Buckley, Nina Fletcher Little, green paint