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The Collections of the Historically Significant Goddard Family of Providence, Rhode Island | Bonhams Skinner
26 March – 5 April 2023 | starting at 12:00 EDT
The Goddard family was one of the most prominent families of Providence, Rhode Island, who resided in one of Providence's finest neo-classical mansions for generations. For over two centuries, the family assembled a remarkable collection that Bonhams Skinner proudly presents at auction. Highlights in the collection include an extraordinary early walnut bombe burl musical tall case clock by Jan Christian Sauer, Amsterdam, with astrological dial playing twelve tunes, an exceptional c. 1765 Philadelphia Chippendale carved and figured mahogany dressing table, colonial American silver from Newport, Rhode Island, and Boston, Chinese export porcelain, antique oriental rugs, and related decorative art from America and Europe.
Previews available at our Marlborough gallery, April 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or by appointment.
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Auction highlights
Lot gallery
252 lots available
7 — Four-post Mahogany Bed, America, 19th century.
US$800 - US$1,200
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10 — Pine Tavern Table, New England, 18th century.
US$600 - US$800
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12 — Giltwood Mirror, America or Europe, c. 1900.
US$200 - US$300
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18 — Federal Mahogany Games Table, America, 19th century.
US$200 - US$300
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19 — French Neoclassical Figural Clock
US$400 - US$600
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20 — French Champleve Crystal Regulator
US$400 - US$600
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21 — Louis XVI-style White Marble & Ormolu Figural Clock
US$200 - US$300
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25 — Inlaid Mahogany Stand, England, 19th century.
US$200 - US$300
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26 — Five-pillar Mahogany Dining Table, England, c. 1800.
US$600 - US$800
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27 — Inlaid Mahogany Games Table, Europe, 19th century.
US$400 - US$600
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29 — Bureau Plat, Italy, early 19th century.
US$2,000 - US$3,000
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31 — Inlaid Oak Tall Chest, Europe, 19th century.
US$500 - US$700
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32 — Two Inlaid Walnut Side Chairs, Europe, 18th century.
US$300 - US$500
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37 — Chippendale-style Mahogany Armchair,
US$300 - US$500
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44 — Eight Panel Coromandel Screen China, c. 1900.
US$1,000 - US$1,500
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45 — Two Rosewood Stands, China, late 19th century.
US$300 - US$500
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47 — Two Wall Maps, America, 19th century.
US$200 - US$250
Closing in 11 days
Specialist contacts
Stephen Fletcher
Executive Vice President | American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Christopher Fox
Director
Client Services (Bonhams Skinner)
Paul O'Hara
Business Manager, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
