August Americana
Description:
Birch and Cherry Corner Cupboard, probably Pennsylvania, late 18th/early 19th century, the upper section with canted cornice above a pair of eight-light cupboard doors, the topmost lights are tombstone-shaped, opens to a light green-painted interior, set into a lower section with two short drawers and paneled doors below, all on a base of flared feet joined by a shaped apron, refinished, (one glass cracked),ht. 86 3/4, overall wd. 49 1/2, dp. along side to corner 35 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
very thin platforms added under feet, long ago. cracks to mid molding, stable crack to one glass and imperfections to others, wear consistent with age, cornice molding may be an old replacement.
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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