CELEBRATING 53 YEARS
When we first opened our doors back in 1972, it was driven by a love for history, traditional design, and a desire to showcase objects that have stories to tell. Much has changed since then, but our passion and enthusiasm for the material is stronger than ever. This year we are thrilled to be celebrating 53 years in business in Kenilworth on Chicago's North Shore!
Featured Objects
American gilt brass girandole candelabra by Cornelius & Co (c. 1840)
Three arm cast brass girandole candelabra mounted on a Vermont white marble base and fitted with lusters. The theme is of two boys fishing.
American, Philadelphia, circa 1840.
Materials: Brass, Marble, Lusters
Dimensions: 15" W x 4" D x 17" H
SKU: 1141
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Featured Artwork
Pair of basso-relievo ornithological studies by Isaac Spackman (1754-69)
During the mid-eighteenth century, Irish artist Samuel Dixon invented and popularized a new painting technique known as basso-relievo, most notably used to embellish natural history subjects, especially birds and flowers. Artists employing the basso-relievo method used a copper-plate mould to emboss the the paper from the back to create a three-dimensional composition. Each work was then painted with watercolors and highlighted with gouache. These works were not only decorative paintings but models to be copied by amateur embroiderers and needleworkers of the time.
London-based artist Isaac Spackman imitated Dixon’s technique, and like his contemporary, he borrowed imagery from George Edwards’ Natural History of Uncommon Birds. However, each artist utilized the Natural History of Uncommon Birds imagery differently. While Dixon copied every detail of Edwards’ compositions, Spackman copied only the birds. Dixon, who had three apprentices, could afford to replicate each minute detail, while Spackman, who worked alone, focused only on the avian subjects.
The first work in this set features a Blue Creeper and a Indian Greenfinch. As indicated on the original label affixed to the reverse: "The Indian Greenfinch is a native of the East Indies, and was brought alive to England, the other is a native of the West Indies, and was in the collection of the late Duke of Richmond."
The second work features a Perera and a Picinuna, both South American birds. The original label states: "Both these same and curious birds was the property of Dr Grainger who had the skins with three others curiously stuffed, they came from South America."
Spackman produced his first set of twelve paintings in 1754, the second in 1764, and the third and final grouping in 1769.
London, England, 1754-69.
Condition: Good condition with some discoloration to the edges. Both works have been professionally conserved and reframed in archival float mounts with ebonized reeded moldings under UV filtering glass. Wear commensurate with age and use.
Materials: Gouache, Watercolor, Embossed Paper
Dimensions: 15-3/8” W x 3/4” D x 18” H (framed)
8-1/4 W x 10-1/2" H (artwork)
SKU: 9470
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The Federalist Antiques ships throughout the Chicagoland area, Nationally, and Internationally. Shipping is calculated at checkout and all items ship with either UPS or uShip, depending on the size of the item. We also offer free delivery for all pieces within a 10 mile radius of our gallery in Kenilworth. If you have any questions about your order or about specialized shipping logistics, please contact us at: info@federalistantiques.com
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Featured Seating
Pair of painted Academic Revival slip seat side chairs (c. 1940)
Pair of Academic Revival mahogany slip seat side chairs in a blue milk paint after an 18th century Virginia model. The chairs feature a solid splat, a straight horizontal crest rail, and newly reupholstered seats.
American, circa 1940.
Condition: Frames have been painted and seats have been newly reupholstered. Some marks and wear throughout commensurate with age and use.
Materials: Mahogany, Milk Paint, Upholstery
Dimensions: 20” W x 20-1/2” D x 36-1/2” H
18” (seat height)
15-1/2” (seat width - rear)
15” (seat depth)
SKU: 1944
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SHIPPING & DELIVERY:
The Federalist Antiques ships throughout the Chicagoland area, Nationally, and Internationally. Shipping is calculated at checkout and all items ship with either UPS or uShip, depending on the size of the item. We also offer free delivery for all pieces within a 10 mile radius of our gallery in Kenilworth. If you have any questions about your order or about specialized shipping logistics, please contact us at: info@federalistantiques.com
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