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Hudson Valley Cherrywood Dressing Table
With a history of ownership in the family of Alexander Hamilton and formerly in the collection of a major historical society, this published lowboy is a rare example of a form seldom found in New York State.
Fine condition and old, possibly original, surface. Provenance available.
America. c. 1740-60. 34" x 22 3/4" x 27 1/4" H. |
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Regency Mahogany Two Pedestal Dining Table
With two additional leaves and central support.
England. c. 1820. 120" x 42" x 29"H., open |
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English Ink and Wash Drawing by G. K. Palmer
A delicate landscape with a couple on a bridge in the foreground beneath finely drawn trees, and a stately home in the background. Signed in pencil and dated lower left. This fine drawing is laid on cardboard and is noticeably browned. It is chipped at the lower left edge.
England. 1820. 14" x 19" |
Price: $190.00
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Georgian Period Pastel Painting by Gainsborough Dupont
A portrait of an aristocratic gentleman. In a gilded cove moulded frame of the period, probably original to the work. On paper laid on canvas
Dupont was named after his famous artist uncle and teacher, Thomas Gainsborough. His painting of Prime Minister William Pitt is one of the few standard images... (more)
England. c. 1785. |
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Rare Large Etching of Milan Cathedral and Square
Presenting an impressive vue of the Duomo and an evocative visual description of daily life in the early 18th century, with promenading ladies and gentlemen, sedan chairs, and a tradesman with a portable grindstone. Published by the rather obscure Reijcendi or Reijcenti et Fils.The dedicatory cartoche includes the Borromeo arms... (more)
Italy. 1728. 17" x 24 1/2" |
Price: $2,800.00
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Middle Eastern Turqoise Glazed Pottery Jar
The slightly concave spreading cylindical body with a pseudo inscription at the shoulder, and with a band of incised leav es beneath; the glaze pooling just above the foot disclosing the grey body. Probably Sultanabad. Repaired professionally.
Iran. c. 13th century. |
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Middle Eastern Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl
With channel beneath the rim and a band of scrollwork at the shoulder; glazed partly to the foot. Probably Sultanabad. Repaired, and with some in-fill.
Iran. c. 13th century. 8"D. |
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George Washington Important Diplomatic Appointment
The appointment of John Trumbull "the Painter of the Revolution", as enforcer of an Act of Congress protecting American seamen and other citizens from impressment into the British navy. Trumbull's preference for a different position of responsibility resulted in the needed protection being given low priority and, arguably, provided the... (more)
America. 1796. |
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Stately Connecticut Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Highboy
A well proportioned example with finely carved shell and sunburst drawers, and cabriole legs ending in platform pad feet. Connecticut River Valley; circa 1775.
America. 40" x 22" x 75" H. |
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A Small Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot
This pot standing on four hoof feet is covered with well executed repousee decoration. The cartouche is blank on both sides. Marked for London; Barnards makers. This is a chrming pot by one of the 19th century's foremost silversmiths.
England. 1898. 7 1/2" L.; 5 1/2" H.; 10.5 oz. |
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