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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Early Tall Chest in Mustard paint

250049E

Early painted tall chest, pine. The chest sports old mustard paint over earlier red and black paints, an exceptionally beautiful cornice with dentil molding, three short drawers over five graduated full drawers, wide base molding and cyma curved feet with a center drop decoration and exceptional cutouts on the sides. The chest is a very sculptural survivor in fair to good condition, with drawer lip damage as well as face damage to the bottom drawer. The drawers never had brasses. 18th century, New England.

Dimensions: 58” high x 42” wide, (cornice), 38” wide, (case) x 21” deep.

Item No. 250049

Price: $3.900.

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Tiger Maple Corner Cupboard

260005E

Tiger maple corner cupboard. The top section of this magnificent corner cupboard sports a strong cornice above two glass doors, each with eight panes of old, wavy glass. The doors open onto a red-painted interior with three nicely shaped shelves. The bottom section sports three small drawers flanked by two fake drawer fronts that can be removed to reveal hidden compartments. Below them are two paneled doors supported by a backet base. The cupboard is in excellent condition, with exceptionally strong tiger striping. The brass hardware has been replaced. Circa 1810-1830, Pennsylvania.

Dimensions: 89¼” high; Requires a 38” corner.

Item No. 260005

Price: $3,900.

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Country Store Bin

220060E

Country store bin, pine. The store bin sports a scrubbed top, shaped ends, and four divided storage bins in front covered with sliding retractable lids painted “Barley”, “Pepper”, “Sundries” and “Salt” on a brown background. The wide top is great for display and the bins provide a large amount of storage. We used this bin as a room divider in our home for several years before offering it for sale. The bin is in very good condition, with only the expected paint wear and other minor defects from age and usage. All in all, a fabulous piece of Americana. Mid-19th century, American.

Dimensions: 34” high x 86¾” wide x 26½” deep.

Item No. 220060

Price: $3,800.

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Candle Box w/Heart

230224E

Hanging candle box. The box sports a sliding lid and is topped by a large heart. It is constructed with early “T” nails and has an early make-do tin repair on the back which, in itself, is wonderful. Early 19th century, Hudson Valley origin.

Dimensions: 18” high x 5¼” wide x 3¾” deep.

Item No. 230224

Price: $875.

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Stretcher-Base Tavern Table

260116E

Early stretcher-base tavern table, pine and maple. The table sports a single-board pine top with breadboard ends resting on splayed legs with nice early turnings and a stretcher base. It is in good condition with only the expected wear from age and usage. 18th century, New England.

Dimensions: 25” high x 31” wide x 20” deep.

Item No. 260116

Price: $975.

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Set of 6 Fan-Back Windsor Chairs

260065E

Set of six fan-back Windsor chairs. The chairs sport an old nut-brown finish and attractive saddle seats. They are in good condition, structurally sound and ready for everyday use, but with wear to the finish and numerous other defects from age and usage. Circa 1780-1800, New England.

Dimensions: 36-38” high; 16½”-18” seat height.

Item No. 260065

Price: $1,900.

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Small Blue Cupboard

260109E

Small blue cupboard. The cupboard sports old Robin’s egg blue paint, an attractive cornice and a single door with double panels above a nicely scrolled apron. It can be used for storage or converted to an entertainment center by removing one of the interior shelves. The cupboard is in good condition, structurally sound, but with replaced shelves and possibly replaced backboards. Late 19th century, American.

Dimensions: 60” high x 34¼” wide x 13½” deep.

Item No. 260109

Price: $3,400.

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Painted Apothecary Cabinet

260107E

Painted apothecary cabinet, pine. The cabinet sports 28 drawers and has an old yellow and mauve surface. It is a nice small size and can either be placed on a table or hung on a wall if desired. The cabinet is in good condition, with old second paint and a couple of old repairs to the facings. 19th century, New England.

Provenance: E.G.H. Peter, Inc., New York City, 1983.

Dimensions: 24” high x 31” wide x 10¾” deep.

Item No. 260107

Price: $1,950.

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Carved Spoon Rack

260106E

Carved spoon rack, pine. The spoon rack sports carved pinwheel and geometric designs on the front and sides, and retains an old light brown surface. It is in very good condition, constructed with rose-headed nails, and with only minor expected wear. 18th century, New York or New Jersey.

Dimensions: 15¼” high x 7” wide.

Item No. 260106

Price: $3,400.

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