Lot 1314

American Gothic Figured Walnut and Marble Top Dressing Chest

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for

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

circa 1850, attributed to Charles A. Baudouine, New York, pedimented quatrefoil decorated mirror flanked by pierced quatrefoil brackets with flaming finials, original molded marble top, two paneled drawers over paneled cabinet doors with ribbon molding, lower cabinet fitted with rosewood veneered linen drawers, scalloped base, casters, maple secondary wood, 77 x 44-1/2 x 20 in.

 

Provenance: Collection of Beverly and Richard Kelly of Garrison, New York

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Condition

structurally sound, mirror with replaced glass, one bracket finial is not glued, but remains secure (other finial is glued), mirror surround and brackets with some minor small losses, marble top with scattered discolorations and some abrasions, linen drawers tightly fitted, exterior lower case with scattered small superficial repairs and small losses, base with small losses, other general wear consistent with age and use

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Collection of Beverly and Richard Kelly of Garrison, New York