August Americana
Description:
White-painted Federal Fanlight, America, late 18th/early 19th century, demilune wooden frame ornamented with lead spreadwing eagle, rosettes, trefoils, and leafy swags, ht. 16 1/2, wd. 44 1/8 in.
Provenance: Sandra Cutcher, Dover, New Hampshire; Skinner, The Collection of Meryl & Jay Weiss, February 18, 2007, Lot 90.
The James and Pamela Alexander Collection
Estimate $1,000-1,500
old but not original paint to the fanlight, with repairs to a few swags, there is a break to the outer arch, and the interior section is no longer affixed to the medial support
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Jay Weiss, Sandra Cutcher, DoverStephen 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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