THE RIDGELY FAMILY SHERATON CARVED MAHOGANY CANOPY BED, MARYLAND.

THE RIDGELY FAMILY SHERATON CARVED MAHOGANY CANOPY BED, MARYLAND. Circa 1830. Each swelled post richly carved with opposing acanthus leaves, ring-turned above a similarly carved urn-form element, continuing to the blocked and faceted post above urn-turned leg with ringed cuff on cylindrical foot. The paneled headboard with rolled pillow crest and fan-carved ears, above carved drapery swags and tassel, joined by flowerheads and flanked by fruit-filled cornucopia. The whole accompanied by original canopy frame. SIZE: 88″h x 64-1/2″ w x 80″ l (Overall) 54″w x 72″l (interior). PROVENANCE: This beautiful example, custom made and carved in the Caribbean for the Ridgely family of Hampton Mansion, Annapolis/Baltimore County, Maryland, around 1830; by descent through the family to Dorothy Harrison, great-great-great-granddaughter of Col. Henry Ridgely II, passed on as a wedding gift where it had been in storage at the Baltimore Inn (built by Dorsey Harrison, son of Charles Harrison and Deborah Ridgely) to the current owner, a second cousin. CONDITION: Very fine original condition with excellent patina, rich dark brown color, and deep quality carvings. No structural defects. Canopy and mattress frame original. Rails original. 9-94066 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2273	$8,050.00	THE RIDGELY FAMILY SHERATON CARVED MAHOGANY CANOPY BED, MARYLAND. Circa 1830. Each swelled post richly carved with opposing acanthus leaves, ring-turned above a similarly carved urn-form element, continuing to the blocked and faceted post above urn-turned leg with ringed cuff on cylindrical foot. The paneled headboard with rolled pillow crest and fan-carved ears, above carved drapery swags and tassel, joined by flowerheads and flanked by fruit-filled cornucopia. The whole accompanied by original canopy frame. SIZE: 88″h x 64-1/2″ w x 80″ l (Overall) 54″w x 72″l (interior). PROVENANCE: This beautiful example, custom made and carved in the Caribbean for the Ridgely family of Hampton Mansion, Annapolis/Baltimore County, Maryland, around 1830; by descent through the family to Dorothy Harrison, great-great-great-granddaughter of Col. Henry Ridgely II, passed on as a wedding gift where it had been in storage at the Baltimore Inn (built by Dorsey Harrison, son of Charles Harrison and Deborah Ridgely) to the current owner, a second cousin. CONDITION: Very fine original condition with excellent patina, rich dark brown color, and deep quality carvings. No structural defects. Canopy and mattress frame original. Rails original. 9-94066 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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