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Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023

Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 800

American Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Mirror Back Etagere

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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, mid 19th century, possibly J. & J. W. Meeks, solid and laminated rosewood, pierced carved crest over shelves with mirror backs with leaf and scroll carved support, deeply shaped skirts, brass casters, 71 x 41 x 20 in.

Note: Depicted in American Furniture of the 19th Century 1840-1880, by Eileen and Richard Dubrow, pg. 143

?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: Neal Auction Co., New Orleans, Louisiana, $14,500, 12 September 2015 (accompanied by copy of receipt); John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee

Condition

very good overall, minor scratches to mirror plates (not removed for exam), typical minor shrinkage cracks and checking, minor finish distress, minor breaks and repairs at crest

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