Lot 388
  • 388

A group of five candlestands, New England, circa 1770-1810

Estimate
2,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • maple, cherrywood, and pine
  • Height of tallest 28 in.
Comprising: Fine Federal Mahogany Candlestand, New England, circa 1800, Queen Anne Cherrywood Candlestand, New England, circa 1780, Queen Anne Cherrywood Candlestand, Connecticut River Valley, circa 1790, Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Candlestand, Norwich, Connecticut, circa 1780, Federal Figured Maple Candlestand, New England, circa 1800

Provenance

Serpentine top stand: Israel Sack, Inc., New York

Literature

Serpentine top stand: Israel Sack, Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. 3, p. 656, 1464

Condition

Several stands with cracked tops. Several stands refinished.
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