Comb-Back Windsor Armchair
Comb-back Windsor armchair. The chair sports a beautiful color, a shaped crest rail over seven spindles, and a wide saddle seat raised on splayed legs joined by an H-form turned bulbous stretcher. Inscribed in pencil underneath: “N. Liverant, 1974, R. Byck, New Haven”. The chair is in very good condition, with an old repair to the crest rail. 18th century, probably CT.
Provenance: Nathan Liverant & Son, Colchester, CT.
Item No. 240289
Price: $1,200.
Pilgrim Century Turned Armchair
Pilgrim Century turned armchair, oak. The chair sports a red stain, acorn finials, excellent turnings and a later rush seat. (The seat has now been stained and is a darker color than what is shown in the photos.) The chair is in very good condition with the expected wear from age and usage. Circa 1650, American.
Dimensions: 45¾” high x 23½” wide x 20” deep; 18” seat height.
Item No. 240272
Price: $4,900.
Set of 4 Hudson Valley Queen Anne Chairs
Matched set of four Hudson Valley Queen Anne side chairs. The chairs sport an old refinish, nicely shaped vase splats, attractive turnings, including strong bulbous turnings on the front stretchers, pad feet, and old rush seats in excellent condition. One chair is stamped with the maker’s name but, unfortunately, the stamp is illegible. The chairs are sturdy and ready for everyday use. 18th century, New York.
Dimensions: 40½” high; 17½” seat height
Item No. 200001
Price: $1,700.
Swell-Bodied Cow Weathervane
Swell-bodied cow weathervane, copper with an iron head, unsigned. The weathervane sports an original gilt surface and is in good condition, but with several bullet holes and dents. The stand is new. The weathervane was removed from a Lyndonville, VT barn in 1979. Late 19th century.
Dimensions: 30” long x 19½” high, (with stand).
Item No. 240127
Price: $4,900.
Federal Inlaid Tall Chest
An impressive oversized inlaid tall chest of drawers, walnut. The chest sports an applied inlaid cornice molding, three small drawers over five graduated drawers, all with line inlay and period brasses, an inlaid case front and a shaped apron on flared French feet. The chest is in very good condition, with an old refinish, minor abrasions, repaired cock beading on some drawers, and restoration/damage to the feet.
Dimensions: 71¾” high x 48½” wide x 23” deep.
Item No. 240275
Price: $2,500.
English Delftware Bowl
English Delftware bowl. The bowl is nicely decorated inside and out with a blue and white floral decoration. It is in very good condition for its age, with some rim chips and hairlines. 18th century.
Provenance: The estate of Judy and John Herdeg. John Herdeg was a well-known antique collector and scholar and was Chairman of the Board of the Winterthur Museum.
Dimensions: 10¼” diameter x 4½” high.
Item No. 250005
Price: $775.
Blue Wicker Flower Basket
Large wicker flower basket in old blue paint. The basket is in very good condition, with a few small breaks and the expected degree of paint wear from age and usage. 19th century, New England.
Provenance: Old Hope Antiques, New Hope, PA.
Dimensions: 25” long x 18” wide x 10” high, (including handle).
Item No. 250007
Price: $1,175.
Portrait of a Boy and His Dog
An unusual portrait of a boy and his dog, o/c, unsigned. The boy is wearing a dress and is pictured holding a fishing rod with a lure or a small fish at the end of the line. He is standing in front of a tree with a river and sailboats in the background. His dog is pictured biting down on the fishing line. Is he hoping to get the fish or is he just helping? The portrait is in very good condition, having been professionally conserved with very minor inpainting. The frame is custom made. Circa 1830-1840, New England.
Dimensions: 44¼” x 31¼”; Viewed Area: 38¼” x 25¼”
Item No. 240292
Price: $1,600.