$25,000
Shaker Red-painted Sewing Desk, probably Enfield, New Hampshire, c. 1845, the case of fourteen drawers: eleven on the front, with a pull-out work board, and three on the left side, all on turned tapering feet, fine condition with finish on facing surfaces by Richard Brunkus Restoration, Frenchtown, New Jersey, ht. 38 1/2, wd. 30 3/4, dp. 27 1/2. Provenance: The Shaker Collection of Brenda and Charles R. Muller, Canal Winchester, Ohio. Note: An inscribed label mounted inside the left top drawer reads, "This desk is promised to Mrs. Dunlay (indistinct) when we are ready to sell. Not paid 15.00 Aug 25th 1920." Estimate $8,000-12,000 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:
2020-11-13
