Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2608MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 12, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Federal Red-painted Cherry Candlestand, New Hampshire, early 19th century, the square top on a vase- and ring-turned post, and tripod base of shaped legs on spade feet, original surface, ht. 28, wd. 17, dp. 16 3/4 in.
Note: Underside of top with early chalk inscription.
Provenance: Purchased directly from the French homestead, Henniker, New Hampshire, 35 years ago. Mr. French called me on the phone and asked if I bought plant stands, I said sure and went right over. It's been our plant stand ever since.
Estimate $500-700