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American & Southern | September 23, 2026

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Important Maurice Prendergast watercolor, paintings by Kahn, Jacobsen, Redmond, Marin, Glackens and Koch; several Catesby bird prints; a Joseph Proctor folk art still life and a Fraktur collection; a Soap Hollow blanket chest, clocks by Samuel Mulliken and Anna Atkinson, the Kittredge Family high chest, a Dunlap family high chest, Hall Family chest on chest, Nathan Lombard sideboard, Seymour work table; a MESDA documented Petersburg VA Secretary and important VA paint decorated blanket chest. First editions including Mark Twain and a narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, and firearms.
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Lot 72

American Federal Carved and Figured Mahogany Two Drawer Work Table

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$750

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probably Boston, Massachusetts, 1800-1820, figured top with drop leaves, two drawers, base with reeded and foliate carvings, brass paw feet on casters, white pine secondary(?), 31-3/4 x 21-1/4 x 17-1/2 in.

Provenance: Christie's, New York, NY, January 21, 2011, "Important American Furniture, Folk Art, English Pottery, Rugs & Prints", lot 205, $5,250; The Delany Collection of American Furniture and Decorative Arts

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Christie's, New York, NY, January 21, 2011, "Important American Furniture, Folk Art, English Pottery, Rugs & Prints", lot 205, $5,250; The Delany Collection of American Furniture and Decorative Arts

per Christie's New York, NY, January 21, 2011 condition statement "Some minor scratches and wear to top. Upper drawer fitted with a divided interior. Brasses probably replaced. Inset frame for sewing bag replaced. Crack to outside of one leg near caster screw. Some bruising and abrasion to legs and stretcher. Otherwise good condition." additionally we note the sewing bag fabric is replaced, one leg held with later screw and associated crack to leg support plinth (stable), typical light wear with sun fading Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.