Description:
Colored Gold Leaf on Painted Linen Vase of Flowers with Hummingbird, America, early 19th century, the central vase issuing green leafy branches and red rosebuds, all rendered in gold leaf, the leaves and buds with added pigment, all on a taupe-painted ground and pigmented foliate gold leaf spandrels, 27 1/2 x 21 1/2 in., in a painted frame.
Estimate $400-600
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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.