Portraits of a Man and Wife - Ammi Phillips

250296L

Portraits of a man and wife by Ammi Phillips, (1788-1865). The man is wearing a black jacket, white pleated shirt and a black stock with a large bow. He is holding a pamphlet entitled, “Minutes of the Baptist Missionary Convention”. His wife is wearing a multilayer embroidered and pleated bonnet with long ribbons, and a black dress with ballooned sleeves and a wide embroidered organdy collar. The paintings are both in good condition, unlined, with craquelure, stretcher marks and scattered areas of inpainting. They are presented in matching period gilt wood frames. Painted during Phillips’ “Kent Limner” period, the paintings date from circa 1829-1840, Kent, CT or Dover Plains, NY.

These portraits are listed in David Allaway, “My People: The Works of Ammi Phillips”, Vol. 2, page 69.

Dimensions: 38½” x 33½” (Each); Viewed Area: 32” x 27”

Item No. 250296

Price: $23,000. the pair.

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Queen Anne Oval Tea Table

250282L

Queen Anne tea table, maple and pine. The table sports an early 19th century oval pine top with rounded edges on an 18th century Queen Anne maple base supported by cabriole legs ending in pad feet. It has beautiful form, proportions and color and is in good condition, with wear consistent with its age. New England origin.

Dimensions: 26½” high x 38” wide x 28½” deep.

Item No. 250282

Price: $2,600.

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Four Windsor Fan-Back Side Chairs

250305L

Four Windsor fan-back side chairs. Consisting of two pairs of chairs, all with nice saddle seats, attractive turnings and nice warm finishes. They are in good condition, sturdy, and ready for everyday use, with some minor repairs due to age and usage. Circa 1790-1800, New England.

Dimensions: 37” high, 17” seat height.

Item No. 250305

Price: $1,900.

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Chippendale Tiger Maple Slant-Front Desk

250278L

Chippendale tiger maple slant-front desk. The desk sports very strong tiger striping, with four graduated drawers, a stepped interior with cubbies, drawers and document boxes, and a strong ogee bracket base. It is in good condition, with an old 3” restoration to the feet, and interior drawer repairs. Late 18th century, New England.

Dimensions: 42” high x 39” wide x 22” deep.

Item No. 250278

Price: $2,500.

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Comb-Back Windsor Armchair

250257L

Windsor comb-back Armchair. The chair sports 20th century mustard yellow paint over several previous coats of paint, a nice wide saddle seat and attractive early turnings on the legs. A very nice, visually pleasing form. Circa 1800, American.

Dimensions: 48” high, 18” seat height.

Item No. 250257

Price: $1,700.

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Gray/Blue Wall Cupboard

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Painted wall cupboard. The cupboard sports original gray/blue paint, and a molded top over two paneled doors that open onto a clean interior with two shelves. The doors are fitted with the original iron lock and escutcheon. The absence of a center stile allows for the cupboard to be used as an entertainment center, if desired. The cupboard is in very good condition, with minor damage to the bottom rear of the proper left side. Late 18th century, American or possibly Canadian.

Dimensions: 69¾” high x 52¼” wide x 19” deep.

Item No. 250316

Price: $4,300.

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Banister-Back Armchair

250195L

Banister-back armchair. The chair sports old black paint with traces of the original red, a shaped crest, curved arm supports, early turnings and a good rush seat. As it was once converted to a rocker at some point, the feet have small patches at the bottom but have retailed their full height. The chair is in overall good condition with wear consistent with its age. 18th century, New England.

Dimensions: 46” high; 16” seat height.

Item No. 250195

Price: $1,300.

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Banister-Back Side Chair

240015L

Banister-back side chair. The chair sports old bottle green paint, a beautiful carved and pierced crest, early ring and block turnings on the legs, bulbous turnings on the front stretcher and a good rush seat. The legs have been ended out. The chair is in very good condition, displaying only the expected wear from age and usage. Circa 1740, New England.

Dimensions: 44½” high, 16½” seat height

Item No. 240015

Price: $565.

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Federal Cherry Candlestand

250277L

Federal candlestand, cherry. The candlestand sports a rectangular top with shaped corners, an attractively turned post and snake legs. It is in good condition, with some staining on the top. Circa 1800, New England.

Dimensions: 24” x 16¾” top x 27½” high

Item No. 250277

Price: $475.

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Pair of Portrait Miniatures

250308L

A pair of portrait miniatures of children, watercolor and ink on paper. The portraits are of a boy wearing a blue dress and white pantaloons, holding a whip with a begging dog by his side, and a girl in a blue dress holding a book. The portraits are nicely done in original frames and are in very good condition, with some minor staining. 19th century, American School.

Dimensions: 6½” x 5½”; Viewed Area: 4” x 3”

Item No. 250308

Price: $1,275.

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