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The Collections of the Historically Significant Goddard Family of Providence, Rhode Island | Bonhams Skinner

26 March – 5 April 2023

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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252 lots available

Pair of Painted "Wm. G. Goddard" Fire Buckets Providence, Rhode Island, c. 1822.

Exceptional Carved and Figured Mahogany Chippendale Dressing Table, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1765.

Dutch Burl Walnut and Inlaid Eight-day Musical Longcase Clock, Jan Christian Sauer, Amsterdam, c. 1765,

William and Mary Chest of Drawers, probably Rhode Island, c. 1715.

Tiger Maple Chippendale High Chest, New England, 18th century.

Mahogany Desk and Bookcase, England, late 18th/early 19th century.

Hepplewhite Inlaid and Veneered Mahogany Sideboard, England, late 18th century.

Block-Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts, c. 1760.

Pair of Chippendale-style Mahogany Side Chairs, early 20th century.

Queen Anne Mahogany Slipper Chair, Rhode Island, mid-18th century.

Black-painted Trunk, Providence, Rhode Island, early 19th century.

George III Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Console Table, England, late 18th century.

Pair of Chippendale-style Mahogany Chairs, 20th century.

Federal Mahogany Games Table, America, 19th century.

Pair of Patinated Bronze Girandoles, Europe or America, late 19th century.

Bench-made Mahogany Slant-lid Desk, America, early 20th century.

Inlaid Mahogany Games Table, Europe, 19th century.

Regency Mahogany and Needlework Pole Fire Screen, England, early 19th century.

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Iron Chenets in the Chinese Taste, France, 19th century.

Two Inlaid Walnut Side Chairs, Europe, 18th century.

George II-style Walnut and Gilt Gesso Mirror, England, late 19th century.

Steamer Trunk, Louis Vuitton, Paris/London, early 20th century.

Steamer Trunk, Goyard, Paris, France, early 20th century.

Fourteen Chippendale-style Mahogany Dining Chairs, 20th century.

Giltwood Girandole Mirror, England, early 19th century.

Pair of Brass and Iron Urn-top Andirons, America, c. 1800.

Pair of Lemon-top Bell Metal Andirons, America, early 19th century.

Arts and Crafts Corner Cabinet, America, 20th century.

Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, L.H. Hielle, Sykkylven, Norway, c. 1960.

Three Continents Mezzotints and a Cutwork Picture, 18th/19th century.

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