Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 109
American Classical Mahogany Marble Top Center Table
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably New York, 1820-1840, with variegated black "Egyptian" marble top, pedestal base with scrolled feet, highly figured veneers throughout, poplar and cherry secondary woods, set on casters, 29 x 42 in.Note: Tables of this form were made by a number of New York and Philadelphia makers, including J. & J.W. Meeks. For a Labeled example by Deming and Bulkley, see McInnis and Leath, "Beautiful Specimens, Elegant Patterns: New York Furniture for the Charleston Market, 1810-1840" in American Furnitureÿ(Chipstone, 1994) p. 166, fig. 36.ÿÿ; Provenance: Christie?s, New York, January 26, 1995, lot 146, sold for $4,025 (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
excellent structural condition with typical scattered veneer chips, cracks, and minor repairs, especially at edges, one larger chip to veneer at scrolled foot, some finish distress and minor fading, especially to surround for top, some scratches and wear to marble top and minor edge flaws, Marble top with small hole drilled near center (for lamp cord)
