08-13-201708-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 13, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Red-painted "Harvard" Stacking Bookcase

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$8,610$7,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3022MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Red-painted "Harvard" Stacking Bookcase, probably Massachusetts, early 19th century, composed of eight graduated stacking sections, above a base with two side-by-side drawers and cutout skirt, ht. 102, base wd. 59 1/2, dp. 14 in.

Provenance: Purchased in 1978.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

The shelves are 12 high by 10 deep, 11x9, 10 1/4 x 8 1/4, 9 x 7 1/4, 8 1/4 x 6 1/2, 7 1/2 x 6, 6 1/2 x 5, and 6 x 4 1/2 in.

one side molding missing from one tier. minor cracks and losses to some backboards. one drawer side about 1/3 gone. second to top section missing molding on all three sides. back left leg with losses to bottom.


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