$500
Jacobean-style Carved Oak Settee, probably England, late 19th/early 20th century, shaped back carved with images of "Green Men" and musicians, two panels with coats of arms flanked by a panel depicting a dancing bear and one depicting musicians, a carved motto "East or West 1684 Hame S Best," armrests with lion's heads, two hinged seats above panels with geometric decoration, brass plate inscribed "In Memory of Susan Minturn Tuckerman 1866-1956 Mayflower descendant of John Howland. Donated by Dorothy Draper and Roger Tuckerman," ht. 60, seat ht. 19 1/2, wd. 55 1/2, dp. 30 1/2 in. Note: Dorothy (nee Tuckerman) Draper (1889-1969) was an important interior designer known for her "Baroque Modern" aesthetic. Roger Tuckerman was her brother. Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-02-14
