Parke-Bernet Galleries; Hearst, William Randolph [Bearb.]: The William Randolph Hearst collection (part 2): Important American furniture of distinguished provenance by Philadelphia, New England and New York cabinetmakers: historical blue Staffordshire ware : public sale: November 17, 18 and 19 (Katalog Nr. 64) (New York: Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1938)

SECOND SESSION

FRIDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER l8TH


[number 342]

342. Set of Five Cornucopiae-splatted Stenciled
Hitchcock Side Chairs New England, circa 1820
Rush-seated chair of late Sheraton design; the frame painted to simu-
late rosewood and embellished with gold stenciling; the splat carved as
juxtaposed cornucopiae of fruits, a most uncommon feature. Rare.
Collection of S. H. Lowndes, New York, 1935
[See illustration of one]

343. Sheraton Mahogany Chest of Drawers American, 1800-10
Rectangular chest of four long drawers flanked by reeded pilasters
extended into short turned legs. Height, 39% inches; length, 41 inches

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