Boston ellis show

Two Philadelphia Chippendale mahogany side chairs werecarved richly with shells. William Varieka Fine Arts, Ltd, brought along a stunning array of pictures, most of which had a distinct New England connection.

The Newport R. Alfred T. Bill Varieka posited that the painting was probably commissioned for a Newport resident on the occasion of his or her graduation from Brooks. Bryn Mawr, Penn.

Other marine objects included a carved stone figure of a French officer, circa Other of the offerings in the booth acknowledged the Bostonaudience, such as the detailed Nineteenth Century view of BostonHarbor from East Boston by Nicolino Calyo that was a big hit. A NewEngland tiger maple six-drawer chest was a true attention-getter aswas the painted Eastern Massachusetts dressing table with giltcomposition beading. A sparklingarray of brass boots and shoes was pleasing to every eye — they aresmall, easily portable and topics of conversation.

The Eighteenth or early Nineteenth Century figure, which retained some old paint, was acquired south of Beijing in the s after the Cultural Revolution in China. Large as it was, it was hardly alone, however. A nice Chippendale chest-on-chest had a removable cornice with fine dentil molding and a diminutive serving table that was probably made in New York around both drew interest.

The Litchfield, Conn. If you cannot find something you want in the Sallea booth, it does not exist. The New Canaan, Conn. She offered quill boxes, quill and ivory examples, tartanware boxes, dressing boxes, liquor boxes tortoise shell boxes and tea caddies. Vose Galleries of Boston was spread across several walls andthe selection on offer was first-rate.

Newbury, Mass. A display of miniature portraits included circa examplesof three members of the Colbey family of New Hampshire by J.

Davis among a medley of others. He spent almost 22 years behind bars. The big breakthrough in came after Scapicchio spent more than a decade proving police and prosecutorial misconduct during his initial trials. Three detectives, Kenneth Acerra, John Brazil and Walter Robinson, were being investigated for corruption just a few weeks before the murder of Mulligan, who was also being investigated. The three ended up working to prosecute Ellis.

The Boston police department did not respond to requests for comment, but the organization has maintained throughout that there is sufficient evidence to support the gun charges.

Ellis works for a food service non-profit and is a board member of the New England Innocence Project, an organization that advocated for him during his incarceration. This article is more than 5 months old. Sean Ellis in Boston in Nassau representative Eric Silver was enthusiastic about the level of interest in the material, the sales and in the noticeable presence of museum curators, all of which made for a very positive experience.

Andrew Spindler, Essex. The dealer noted that the Ellis show was the first show outside of New York that he has exhibited at, and he was heartened by the warm and positive reception. He admitted that he was unsure how people would react to the piece. It caused much comment and sold during the preview.

Other sales included a Twentieth Century tea service by Allan Adler and an array of Twentieth Century Austrian Art Deco pieces, a Turkish-inspired sofa and a verdigris Boston street lamp that had been electrified. Woodbury, Conn. A handsome George III tray on stand and an English Chippendale mahogany console table, circa , were among the tempting offerings, along with a fine chinoiserie slant front bureau and a pair of lacquered stands.

An Adam writing table held center stage. It suggested the races at Ascot, England. Gleaming Boston silver attracts lots of local interest each year when New York dealer Robert Lloyd comes to the Ellis show. This year was no exception. A spectacular display of Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Boston silver tankards included a example by John Coney.

Other tankards on view included a Josiah Austin of Charlestown example from about and one from made by patriot David Parker. For information, or www. The Social Hub. Lillian Nassau, New York City. Judd Gregory, Dorset, Vt. Elinor Gordon, Villanova, Penn. Alfred Bullard, Philadelphia.