August Americana
Description:
Diminutive Inlaid and Paint-decorated One-drawer Stand, possibly western Massachusetts, early 19th century, the square overhanging top with string inlay centering a star, above a straight skirt with drawer, (imperfections),ht. 25 1/2, wd. 15, dp. 14 1/2 in.
Provenance: Stephen Score, 1984.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
slight front to back warp to top, some renailing to top, with stain, fading, and minor inlay loss to top, and cracks around pins. Bottom drawer board a little loose.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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