Painted Pine Chest of Drawers, probably Massachusetts, c. 1700-
1720, the single arch-molded case of two short drawers and four
graduated long drawers on turned turnip feet, replaced engraved
teardrop pulls, old black over earlier paint, ht. 43 1/4, wd. 38 1/4, dp.
20 1/4 in.
$4,000-6,000
Painted-decorated Queen Anne Mirror, New England, 18th century,
the molded pine frame with high scrolled crest, painted with red and
white flowers and leaves, (loss on crest), 16 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.
$2,500-3,000
Framed Floral Beadwork Picture, probably England, 17th century,
composed of vibrant colored glass beads, metallic thread and sequins
stitched to a silk ground, with large central blossoming stem in central
oval reserve surrounded by fruiting vines and flowers, some motifs
raised and stuffed, (losses), 10 x 9 1/4 in., in an old but later carved and
painted wood frame.
Provenance: Ex Katherine Prentiss Murphy collection, sold at Skinner,
September 1983, lot 336.
$800-1,200
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British School, 17th CenturyPortrait of Mrs. Adam Winthrop. Unsigned, dated “An 1666” u.l., and
inscribed with the age of the subject “47” u.l. Oil on canvas, 25 x 29
in., unframed. Condition: Restored, with minor paint loss l.c.Provenance: Sold at Skinner, June 1987, sale 1156, lot 167. The
remains of an old label from the original stretcher are inscribed “A
portrait of Mrs. Winthrop wife of Adam Winthrop of Groton Manor,
Suffolke.” The subject may possibly be related to John Winthrop (1588-
1649), the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
$800-1,20052.
Framed Needlework Purse Fragment, “Mary Burnet June 18th 1805,”
fully stitched fragment with silk threads on a linen ground, with the girl’s
name and date stitched on the top band over a basket of flowers and
crossed flower sprigs, (toning), 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in., in a period mitered
wood frame.
$600-80053.
Small Walnut Veneer Six-drawer Cabinet, England, late 18th century,
the top with crossbanded border above six drawers arranged in
three rows of two, replaced brass teardrop pulls, old refinish, (minor
imperfections), ht. 9 1/2, wd. 13 1/2, dp. 6 1/4 in.
$400-60026 additional information and photos at http://www.skinnerinc.com