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The Shaker Collection of Erhart Muller

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  • Shaker Yellow-painted Pail
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 49

    Shaker Yellow-painted Pail

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Shaker Yellow-painted Pail
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    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 50

    Shaker Yellow-painted Pail

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    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Shaker Red-painted Pine Rectangular Box
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 51

    Shaker Red-painted Pine Rectangular Box

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    $600 - $800
  • Shaker Small Yellow-stained Pine Storage Chest
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 52

    Shaker Small Yellow-stained Pine Storage Chest

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Decorative Bindings, Sets, Anatole France (1844-1924) Works  , Autograph Edition, Signed by France, with Original Watercolors
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 53

    Decorative Bindings, Sets, Anatole France (1844-1924) W...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Shaker Small Yellow-stained Pine Storage Chest
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 54

    Shaker Small Yellow-stained Pine Storage Chest

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Decorative Bindings, Sets, Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) The Complete Writings  , Large Paper Edition.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 55

    Decorative Bindings, Sets, Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-18...

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    $300 - $500
  • Decorative Bindings, Sets, Washington Irving (1783-1859) Works  , Author's Autograph Edition.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 56

    Decorative Bindings, Sets, Washington Irving (1783-1859...

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    $100 - $150
  • Shaker Red-painted Eared Tub
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 57

    Shaker Red-painted Eared Tub

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    $600 - $800
  • Small Salmon/Pink-painted Pine Foot Bench
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 58

    Small Salmon/Pink-painted Pine Foot Bench

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    $300 - $500
  • Shaker Large Six-board Black Walnut Chest
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 59

    Shaker Large Six-board Black Walnut Chest

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Shaker Olive Green-painted Oval Covered Box
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    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 60

    Shaker Olive Green-painted Oval Covered Box

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    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Shaker Olive Green-painted Pine and Maple Covered Oval Box
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 61

    Shaker Olive Green-painted Pine and Maple Covered Oval ...

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    $500 - $700
  • Small Shaker Bittersweet/Red-painted Maple and Pine Circular Gift Box
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 62

    Small Shaker Bittersweet/Red-painted Maple and Pine Cir...

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Shaker Bittersweet/Red-stained Ash and Pine Lidded Round Box
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 63

    Shaker Bittersweet/Red-stained Ash and Pine Lidded Roun...

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    $300 - $500
  • Shaker Ash and Pine Lidded Box
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 64

    Shaker Ash and Pine Lidded Box

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    $200 - $300
  • Ash and Pine Circular Covered Box
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 65

    Ash and Pine Circular Covered Box

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    $200 - $300
  • Shaker Blue-painted Oak and Pine Round Covered Box
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 66

    Shaker Blue-painted Oak and Pine Round Covered Box

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    $200 - $250
  • Shaker Red-stained Pine Tall Chest of Drawers
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    $30,000 - $50,000
    Lot 67

    Shaker Red-stained Pine Tall Chest of Drawers

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    $30,000 - $50,000
  • Shaker Yellow-painted Oval Fixed Handle Carrier
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 68

    Shaker Yellow-painted Oval Fixed Handle Carrier

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    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Shaker Red-painted Oval Fixed Handle Carrier
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 69

    Shaker Red-painted Oval Fixed Handle Carrier

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Shaker One-drawer Table
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    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 70

    Shaker One-drawer Table

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    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Shaker Red/Brown-stained Chip Box
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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 71

    Shaker Red/Brown-stained Chip Box

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Shaker Dark Brown-stained Pine Four-drawer Storage Chest
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 72

    Shaker Dark Brown-stained Pine Four-drawer Storage Ches...

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    $600 - $800
  • Shaker Painted Alphabet Board
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    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 73

    Shaker Painted Alphabet Board

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    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Shaker Orange-stained Covered Pine and Birch Oval Box
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 74

    Shaker Orange-stained Covered Pine and Birch Oval Box

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Shaker Red-painted Pine and Maple Covered Oval Box
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 75

    Shaker Red-painted Pine and Maple Covered Oval Box

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Shaker Pine Red-stained Spice Chest
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 76

    Shaker Pine Red-stained Spice Chest

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    $400 - $600
  • Red-stained Pine Storage Box
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 77

    Red-stained Pine Storage Box

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Shaker Maple Side Chair Converted to Rocking Chair
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 78

    Shaker Maple Side Chair Converted to Rocking Chair

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    $300 - $500
  • Shaker Pumpkin-stained Bracket-base Pine Blanket Box
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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 79

    Shaker Pumpkin-stained Bracket-base Pine Blanket Box

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Overshot Coverlet
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 80

    Overshot Coverlet

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    $50 - $100
  • Four Shaker Textiles
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 81

    Four Shaker Textiles

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    $200 - $300
  • Shaker Wool Blanket
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 82

    Shaker Wool Blanket

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    $150 - $250
  • Six Shaker Textiles
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 82A

    Six Shaker Textiles

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    $400 - $600
  • Shaker White Wool Blanket
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 83

    Shaker White Wool Blanket

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    $150 - $250
  • Four Shaker Textiles and Five Woolen Shaker Textile Swatches
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 83A

    Four Shaker Textiles and Five Woolen Shaker Textile Swa...

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    $400 - $600
  • Shaker Brown-stained Storage Box
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 84

    Shaker Brown-stained Storage Box

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    $300 - $500
  • Small Shaker Pine Wall Cupboard
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 85

    Small Shaker Pine Wall Cupboard

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    $400 - $600
  • Thirteen Shaker Thread Spools
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 86

    Thirteen Shaker Thread Spools

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    $400 - $600
  • Group of Shaker Thread Spools
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 87

    Group of Shaker Thread Spools

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    $600 - $800
  • Shaker Tailor's Buttonhole Cutter and a Goffering Iron
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 88

    Shaker Tailor's Buttonhole Cutter and a Goffering Iron

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    $250 - $350
  • Steel Scraper
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 89

    Steel Scraper

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    $200 - $250
  • Handled Pine Carrier
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 90

    Handled Pine Carrier

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    $200 - $300
  • Shaker Five-drawer Chest
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 91

    Shaker Five-drawer Chest

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Shaker Ochre/brown-painted Pail
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 92

    Shaker Ochre/brown-painted Pail

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Shaker Covered Oval Box
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 93

    Shaker Covered Oval Box

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    $200 - $300
  • Shaker Brown-stained Pine and Maple Covered Oval Box
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 94

    Shaker Brown-stained Pine and Maple Covered Oval Box

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

The Shaker Collection of Erhart Muller by Bonhams Skinner

Skinner is pleased to present The Shaker Collection of Erhart Muller, an auction of the last of the pioneering collections to be offered to the public. Erhart, who died at 105 years old, remained enthusiastic and passionate about Shaker furniture and utilitarian objects and their association with the many Shakers he befriended beginning in the 1940s. Erhart and his wife, Ruth, had a broad interest in everything Shaker: furniture, woodenware, tools, textiles, baskets, and ephemera. His keen interest was in preserving these objects along with their historical relevance. They were meticulous in caring for their collection and recognized early on the importance of preserving original Shaker finishes.

Preview Times
June 1, 12PM–5PM
June 2, 12PM–5PM
June 3, 12PM–8PM

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508-970-3200
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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014