Portraits of a Man and Wife - Ammi Phillips

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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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Black Hawk Weathervane

260162F

Black Hawk weathervane with directionals, copper and iron. The weathervane is painted with vintage gold paint, with old verdigris peeking through in spots. It is in fair to good condition, with numerous dents, scratches and dings. The weathervane comes with directionals and is mounted on a wooden stand. If desired, it can be supplied instead with a modern iron table-top stand at no extra charge. Late 19th century, originally from the Antique Holihan Brothers/Diamond Spring Brewery, Lawrence Mass.  

Dimensions: Horse: 18” high x 27” long; As shown: 59” high x 32” long x 29” wide.

Item No. 260162

Price: $3,900.

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Early Ball-Footed Blanket Chest

250047F

Early ball-footed blanket chest, pine. The chest sports old red paint over the original red, rose-headed nailed construction, a lid with interior supports over a molded edge, original snipe hinges, two false drawers with double-arch molding over two real drawers, all supported by original ball feet tenoned into the base. The chest is in good condition with some missing double-arch molding and the expected wear and tear from age and usage. Early 18th century, New England, possibly CT or MA.

Dimensions: 41” high x 41” wide x 18” deep.

Item No. 250047

Price: $2,900.

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Hudson Valley Queen Anne Armchair

260095F

Hudson Valley Queen Anne armchair. The armchair is in a nice old finish and features curved armrests, strong bulbous turnings on the front stretcher and pad feet. It has a backward tilt and appears to have been made that way for more comfortable seating. The chair is in very good condition with an old finish and a good rush seat. 18th Century, Hudson Valley, NY.

Provenance: Deaccessioned by Historic Hudson Valley, Pocantico, NY.

Dimensions: 43” high, 17½” seat height

Item No. 260095

Price: $2,300.

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Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers

260104F

Federal chest of drawers, tiger maple and cherry. The chest sports four graduated drawers with cock beading on turned Sheraton legs. It is in very good condition. The brasses are probably original. Circa 1810-1820, Pennsylvania.

Dimensions: 40¾” high x 40½” wide x 21” deep.

Item No. 260104

Price: $1,275.

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Early Cross-Base Candlestand

260068F

Early painted cross-base candlestand. The candlestand sports old black paint, an octagonal top, a turned standard and a tapered cross-base. It is in good condition, with a later iron rod added to support the top and the expected wear and tear from age and usage. Early 18th century, New England or New York.

Provenance: Deaccessioned by Historic Hudson Valley, Pocantico, NY.

Dimensions: 22½” high x 20½” wide x 22½” deep.

Item No. 260068

Price: $2,300.

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Round Tavern Table

260118F

Early tavern table, pine. The table sports a nice old color, with a round top, nicely turned splayed legs, box stretchers and button feet. Its diminutive size makes it very useful in a variety of locations. The table is in good condition, with a repair to the top, a stable shrinkage crack on one leg and the expected wear and tear from age and usage. 18th century, New England.

Dimensions: 22½” high x 22” diameter

Item No. 260118

Price: $1,850.

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Chippendale Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

260064F

Chippendale painted tall chest of drawers, maple. The chest sports two half-drawers over four graduated full drawers, each with molded edges and post and bail pulls. It is in very good condition, with original red paint and original brasses, and displaying only the expected wear and tear from age and usage. Circa 1790-1800, New England.

Dimensions: 48” high x 42” wide x 20” deep.

Item No. 260064

Price: $1,450.

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Painted Pennsylvania Candlestand

260004F

Painted Pennsylvania candlestand. The candlestand sports a circular top, an attractively turned standard and tripod legs. It retains an old salmon paint and is in good condition, displaying only the wear and tear from age and usage. 18th century, possibly Bucks County.

Dimensions: 28¾” high x 15¾” wide.

Item No. 260004

Price: $1,200.

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Pair of Pewter Candlesticks

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Pair of early pewter candlesticks. The candlesticks sport a baluster stem and a cushion base. They are in fair to good condition with dents and the wear expected from age and usage. Late 17th or early 18th century.

Provenance: Deaccessioned by Historic Hudson Valley, Pocantico, NY.

Dimensions: 7½” high x 5” diameter.

Item No. 260074

Price: $495.

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