Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023

Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 814

American Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Etagere

Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000

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

John Henry Belter, New York, mid 19th century, in the "Rosalie" pattern, with deeply carved grapevine, leaf, and scroll decoration, mirror back and scroll shelf supports, resting on a carved and veneered serpentine base with white marble top and fitted with casters, 87 x 59

Note: Nearly identical example is illustrated in Eileen and Richard DuBrow, "American Furniture of the 19th Century 1840-1880", p. 146 

?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Provenance: John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee

Condition

in very good condition, typical minor shrinkage cracks and surface flaws, light stains and wear to marble top, some minor distress to silvering on mirror plates (possibly restored, not removed for exam), carving in good condition with minor cracks and repairs

Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.