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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