August Americana
Description:
Red- and Black-painted Clothes Press, possibly French Canada, late 18th century, the molded cornice above two large cupboard doors opening to shelves, on molded bracket base, (imperfections and restoration),ht. 71 1/2, wd. 51, dp. 21 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
one panel in door replaced, upper left cornice molding replaced, escutcheons replaced, shelves inside are new. one drop from bracket missing.
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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