August Americana
Description:
Brown-painted Octagonal-top Cross-base Candlestand, New England, early 18th century, on a bulbous turned post and shaped feet, (imperfections),ht. 24 1/4, wd. 12 1/2, dp. 13 in.
Provenance: Skinner, The Collection of Mary Wells, April 1982.
Estimate $800-1,200
crack in top with renailing, surface scraped down to reveal original brown (vestiges of green/gray paint remain),some renailing and re-fixing of post, to strengthen overall structure, thin platform added to one foot to even feet out and make stand sit flat.
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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