Rare and beautiful chest of draws in figured cherry with bold fluted corner columns, and platformed ogee bracket feet. Secondary woods include poplar, white pine, yellow pine,oak and cherry. Brasses appear to be original excluding the lower right bail which is a replacement. Possibly of Virginia/Maryland origin. Case width 36 5/16", depth 20", height 37".
Diminutive bowfront chest of draws in mahogany with light/dark wood stringing and edging around the top; secondary wood is white pine. Figured draw fronts are made from solid mahogany (rarely seen on bowfront chests); massive ogee bracket feet give the chest lift and a strong,proud stance. The finish is later, the brasses are replaced. Case width 36 3/4", depth 22 3/4", height 32 1/4".
Convex mirror with great proportions in what appears to be the original gilding. The eagle is finely carved and possibly of American origin; similiar eagles are found on mirrors from Albany, N.Y.. The five gilt spheres suspended on chains from the eagles beak are placed so as to mirror the top five spheres on the circular frame. The frame and backboard appear to be in white pine. Height 37", width 21"
Known for her portraits of well-known American's during the first half of the twentieth century, I believe this is a rare landscape done by Emmet (1866-1952). This is possibly an area in Stockbridge,MA, where she had a studio. Signed Emmet lower left, signed on reverse in pencil Emmet. Oil on canvas/board, image size 10" x 8", frame size 14 1/2" x 12 1/2".
Mahogany side chairs with diamond splat and finely carved ball and claw feet. The crest rail on these chairs is a rare and probably undocumented form; these chairs are marked number IV and VII. One chair retains its original red gum, two-part, corner blocks; the other with replaced blocks. Both chairs have their original poplar slip seats. These chairs have an old, possibly original finish; the legs/feet on both are in excellent condition. Height 39 3/8", overall width 24 1/2", sea ...click for details
Chippendale card table in mahogany with marlborough legs. Old, possibly original finish. Old repair to swing leg. Great small size, width 34", depth 17"(34" when open), height 28 1/2".
Beautiful watercolor by the Irish-American artist William Magrath (1838-1918). Magrath's paintings can be found in a number of museums to include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Image size approx 25" x 19 1/2", frame size 29 1/4" x 24 1/2". Signed lower right W. Magrath, dated 1874.
Finely carved, two-piece, chest in pine. Possibly Danish. The central section of the front resembles an entrance way into a castle. Overall size is 43" wide x 24" deep, height 25 3/4". The height of the base is 8 1/2", the height of the chest without the base is 17 1/4". The lock is missing.
Oil on artist board by the Hungarian artist Sandor Teplanszky (1886-1944). Probably the original frame, overall size 20" x 16". Signed lower left, Teplanszky S. Kisoroszi 1923.
Federal card table in mahogany/mahogany veneers with secondary woods of white pine, poplar, and oak. Later finish, excellent condition. Width 35 3/4", depth 17 3/4", height 29 7/8".
