OUTSTANDING CARVED HANGING WALL SHELF BY HENRY LEACH (American, 1809-1885).

This fabulous piece has a semi-circular shelf with naturalistic scene of a large tree hanging over an Eve type figure with cherub beside in a lush woodland. Below the shelf is step carved leading to a woman’s head with curtain draperies on each side. The carving is out of walnut and has a wonderful patina. The flesh tones being lighter than the rest of the piece. Double branded on back “H Leach Boston”. According to Myrna Kaye, Yankee Weathervanes, 1975, Henry “Harry” Leach grew up in New Milford in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. He carved wooden patterns for a Massachusetts manufacturer, L. W. Cushing and Sons, who used them to make molds for their copper weather vanes. SIZE: 44″ l x 26″ at widest. PROVENANCE: De-Accessioned from a New England Institution. CONDITION: There are several elements that must have been present in the original form as there are several holes which indicate other pieces may have been attached. Missing right side drapery on base but what is present is very good. 51533-1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2169

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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
	2169	$0.00	OUTSTANDING CARVED HANGING WALL SHELF BY HENRY LEACH (American, 1809-1885). This fabulous piece has a semi-circular shelf with naturalistic scene of a large tree hanging over an Eve type figure with cherub beside in a lush woodland. Below the shelf is step carved leading to a woman’s head with curtain draperies on each side. The carving is out of walnut and has a wonderful patina. The flesh tones being lighter than the rest of the piece. Double branded on back “H Leach Boston”. According to Myrna Kaye, Yankee Weathervanes, 1975, Henry “Harry” Leach grew up in New Milford in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. He carved wooden patterns for a Massachusetts manufacturer, L. W. Cushing and Sons, who used them to make molds for their copper weather vanes. SIZE: 44″ l x 26″ at widest. PROVENANCE: De-Accessioned from a New England Institution. CONDITION: There are several elements that must have been present in the original form as there are several holes which indicate other pieces may have been attached. Missing right side drapery on base but what is present is very good. 51533-1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2169 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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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OUTSTANDING CARVED HANGING WALL SHELF BY HENRY LEACH (American, 1809-1885).