06-15-201406-16-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
June 15, 2014 12:00 PMCalender
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Shaker Pine Bench

Sell one like this
$3,690$3,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2731MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 15, 2014 12:00PM

Description:

Shaker Pine Bench, New Lebanon, New York, c. 1830, the seat with molded edge joined to the cutout feet by diagonal mortised braced supports, old worn brown-stained surface, (imperfections),ht. 16, dp. 9 1/2, lg. 47 3/4 in.

Literature: Shaker Furniture: The Craftsmanship of an American Communal Sect, plate 1.

This pine bench exhibits the pointed arch cutouts found on early meetinghouse and dining benches from New Lebanon, where the Andrewses acquired this bench. The top has a molded edge on the seat and is finished in a dark stain. Another bench, as well as a bookshelf, included in this auction (Lots 53 and 44, respectively) have similarly shaped cutouts at the bottom, suggesting perhaps they were constructed by the same cabinetmaker.

Estimate $3,000-5,000

wear to top, abrasions at bottom of ends, chip to one.


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Keywords

Andrewses, same cabinetmaker