American Furniture & Decorative Arts

538. 
     

     Federal Cherry Candlestand, New England, early 19th century, the
     circular top on a vase- and ring-turned support on tripod cabriole
     leg base ending in pad feet on platforms, mellow surface, (minor
     imperfections), ht. 27, dia. 19 in.
     $400-600

     
     


539. 
     

     Federal Mahogany Veneer Mirror, probably New England, early 19th
     century, the cornice with carved acorn drops above the two-part glass
     flanked by half-columns, (small loss), ht. 36 1/4, cornice wd. 25 in.
     $600-800

     
     


540. 
     

     Near Pair of Classical Carved Mahogany and Flame Mahogany
     Veneer Card Tables, c. 1825, refinished, ht. 31, wd. 35, dp. 17 1/2 in.
     $1,500-2,500

     
     


541. 
     

     Empire Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Ottoman, New York, c.
     1830-40, the rectangular slip-seat sets into an ogee-molded frame on
     four scroll-carved feet, ht. 16, frame lg. 37 1/4, dp. 18 in.
     $400-600

     
     


542. 
     

     Pair of Mahogany Spool-turned Stools with Beadwork Upholstery,
     America, 19th century, round red needlepoint cushioned top with
     polychrome floral beadwork design, with velvet sides, over four spool-
     turned legs with conforming cross-stretchers adorned with turned finials
     and drops, ht. 15 3/4 in.
     $400-600

     
     

543.

American School, 19th Century

Still Life with Basket of Flowers on a Marble Tabletop. Indistinctly

signed and dated “George R. T----- 18--” l.r. Oil on canvas, 14 x 18 in.,

in a period gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Minor paint losses on edges.

$800-1,200

544.

Elizabeth Foote Ferguson (Illinois, 1884-1925)

Lot of Two Works: Still Life with Basket of Strawberries and Still

Life with Fruit. Both signed “E. Ferguson” l.l. Oil on canvas, 10 x 14

in., in matching gilt-gesso frames. Condition: Retouch.

$800-1,200

545.

Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884)

Still Life with Apples. Signed and dated “M.B. Russell Pinxt 1877”

l.l. Oil on paperboard, 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in., in a period gilt-gesso frame.

Condition: Good, small paint loss c.l. edge.

$400-600

546.

Gilt-brass and Marble Astral Lamp, America, early 19th century,

wheel-cut acid-finish shade with floral and fruiting vine supported on

brass ring above a fluted column on a brass-mounted square, stepped

marble base, with prisms, electrified, (imperfections), ht. 30 1/2 in.

$400-600

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