American Furniture & Decorative Arts Session I

Furniture designs have undergone massive change since early times. The Chippendale furniture to date has been the most preferred part of the interiors. The Session I of the of American Furniture and Decorative Arts auction by Skinner features a rare Chippendale carved mahogany reverse serpentine bureau. With four conformingly shaped cock-beaded case of drawers and claw-and-ball legs- a collaboration of Chinese and Queen Anne style design can be observed in the furniture piece. 

 Another interesting collectible is a two-sided painted “Canal Hotel” tavern sign. Among the highest valued antiques, the Canal Hotel was used as a lodging for the laborers constructing the Delaware and Hudson Canal in the late 1820s. Also offered are multiple furniture pieces, clocks, silverware, redware and other decorative arts from the collections of Bill McKeever, Brian & Pam Ehrlich, and many other estates. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare