Wonderful late 18th C/early 19th C French country furniture including 2 heavily carved walnut panetieres
19th C cast iron sculpture of a child with wheat & sickle with A. Durenne Paris foundry mark (Alexandre)
Just a sample of the country primitive painted items including a 10-drawer apothecary/spice chest shown with
some of the carved decoy collection, 2 stacks of antique pantry boxes and a great “God Bless America” mounted penny rug
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Flying Pig Auctions next online auction is as diverse & eclectic as we’ve ever had! At the nucleus of this sale are the contents of a fantastic French chateau from Westerly, RI, that was once featured in “The Architectural Record” in April 1927. The home was filled with late 18th/early 19th-century carved French Country furniture plus European & American antique accessories and artwork. We are also concluding our collection of the octogenarians from Rhinebeck, NY, which also included antique French furniture but spanned through the time periods all the way up to Mid Century Modern! A very eclectic collection! Other estates/collections including a Staffordshire collection of platters, blue & white Historical plates, teapots & other vessels, etc! Large collection of decoys; Country primitives including apothecary chest, pantry boxes, baskets, buckets, and more; Weathervanes; Carved garden sculpture in stone & cast iron; Textiles including Hooked & Penny rugs, Oriental Rugs, Samplers & Family Register; Wooden painted signs; Artwork including portraits & beautiful scenic paintings; Art Pottery incl. signed Van Briggle; Mirrors; Chairs in sets & singles; Lighting; Copper including pots & buckets; fireplace related; and so much more! This sale truly has something for everyone! Almost 500 lots in this sale so take note of the Early Start Time of 4:30 p.m.! Don’t miss this exciting sale!
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