Author: Hyam, Leslie A. and Shirley Falcke
Title: Colonial Furniture: The Superb Collection of the Late Howard Reifsnyder, Including Signed Pieces by Philadelphia Cabinetmakers, Formerly Contained in the Reifsnyder Residence, the Pennsylvania Museum and Mount Pleasant Mansion, Philadelphia; Sold by Order of the Executors, Hannah G. Reifsnyder and Corn Exchange National Bank and Trust Company, Philadelphia
Description: American Art Association Inc, 1929. Hardcover. Blue cloth boards with brown and gilt lettering name plate on spine, 275 pp. bw illustrations. On spine: Refisnyder Collection. Issued in conjunction with a sale of colonial furniture once owned by Philadelphian Howard Reifsynder. Said to be a landmark sale of collectibles, the "greatest American furniture sale ever held," that included tables, chairs, benches, sideboards, bookcases, chests, clocks, quilts, pewter pieces, and more. With an introduction by Leslie A. Hyam and Shirley Falcke. The annotated catalogue presents the 717 lot items, and some illustrations are included. The sale took in more than $600,000. According to margin notes here, which note all prices and some buyers, it was a whale of a sale. The fold-out is a family tree of the Fenimore Family. A real piece of history. G+ (water damage and minor warping along bottom of text block, numerous price notations throughout, all pages intanct and binding strong) .

Keywords: American Decorative Arts ; Reifsynder Collection ; American Furniture ; ; Collections - American Decorative Arts


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