Oh do I love a good Americana Auction. Sometimes I just like to re-read years old catalogs, just to enjoy all the beautiful things. Skinner has a stellar auction coming up on March 2nd. Do yourself a favor and get a hot cup of coffee, find a cozy chair, and peruse the entire thing
here . It will be time well spent as Skinner never disappoints. I spent a couple very enjoyable hours yesterday afternoon doing just that, as the snow piled up outside, and I callously ignored my snow shoveling duties. Here are some of my favorites. What caught your eye in the catalog?
(I should mention I'm not affiliated with Skinner in any way- just a fan)
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My love for antiques began with collecting 19th century clothing. The detail in this painting, the bonnet, day cap, parasol, gloves, it's a feast for the eyes! |
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A handsome curly maple settee that would look fantastic in any rustic or modern home. |
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I love the warmth and saturation of this still life. |
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Beautiful band boxes in bold colors are always tempting. |
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These diminutive weathervane forms are spectacular. Imagine them on the mantel for Christmas! |
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Burl bowls are always lovely, but the ovoid shape of this one makes it especially wonderful. |
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I love the whimsical folky form of this mirror. It would add instant charm to an entryway. |
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A stunning folk art carved watch hutch. |
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I loooove this mirror. So elegant and understated. |
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It's amazing that something so restrained and minimalist was made in the 19th century. This little painting is waaay ahead of its time. A true treasure! |
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This 19th century house portrait is outstanding and irresistible. |
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I love fire buckets as a rule. 18th century ones are far more rare and important than their 19th century counterparts. |
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This bright and cheerful watercolor is out of this world. Easily one of my favorite things in the sale! |
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If I had children, I would likely trade them for this sofa. This is one of the reasons I shouldn't have children...but I should have this sofa. It's even my favorite color. Love! |
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This box is so special and unique. Bits of early 19th century fabric have been pasted all over it to give it that bold design. So wonderful! |
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A very detailed mourning picture. |
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A sweet marriage fraktur. This would make a terrific wedding or engagement gift. |
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Another absolutely wonderful mourning picture. |
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This 18th century weathervane stopped me in my tracks! |
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And how can you resist this sweetly naive painting of a cat. Adorable! |
You would trade your kids for that sofa - hilarious honesty!!
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of many of these antiques! Thankful you shared these. : ) The second mirror (is it gilded?) reminds me of my early 19th century historical museum days. I am really loving the first mirror you showed with the darling picture underneath it.
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