$3,690
Shaker Pine Bench, New Lebanon, New York, c. 1830, the seat with molded edge joined to the cutout feet by diagonal mortised braced supports, old worn brown-stained surface, (imperfections), ht. 16, dp. 9 1/2, lg. 47 3/4 in. Literature: Shaker Furniture: The Craftsmanship of an American Communal Sect , plate 1. This pine bench exhibits the pointed arch cutouts found on early meetinghouse and dining benches from New Lebanon, where the Andrewses acquired this bench. The top has a molded edge on the seat and is finished in a dark stain. Another bench, as well as a bookshelf, included in this auction (Lots 53 and 44, respectively) have similarly shaped cutouts at the bottom, suggesting perhaps they were constructed by the same cabinetmaker.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-06-15
