Bonhams Skinner to Auction the Goddard Family Collection of American Furniture, Decorative Art

Through early April, Bonhams Skinner will present a timed auction of furniture and decorative art from the Goddard Family Collections. This historically significant family has resided in Providence, Rhode Island for generations. The family produced the first newspaper printed in Providence in the 1760s, and their business endeavors would eventually give rise to the United States Postal Service. This sale of over 250 lots especially highlights antique American furniture, such as an exceptional carved and figured mahogany Chippendale dressing table. This circa 1765 piece contains Rococo details, claw feet, and elaborate carvings. Also available is a Massachusetts block-front mahogany chest of drawers that dates back to 1760. 
Additional lots of interest include a set of 46 porcelain table items crafted in China in the late 18th or early 19th century. This dinner service features two bands of trellis and spearhead borders in gilt blue enamel. A heraldic shield can be found in the center of each item. Bidders can also consider a vivid porcelain plaque from the late 19th century. It was produced by the Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur). This painterly piece shows a young musician gazing down as a young woman sleeps on his knee. It is mounted in a giltwood frame. Visit Bonhams Skinner to view the complete catalog and browse The Collections of the Historically Significant Goddard Family of Providence, Rhode Island.