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Live Auction

Day 1: Continental, Jewelry & Silver

Fri, Jul 8, 2016 01:00PM EDT - Sat, Jul 9, 2016 01:00PM EDT
Lot 102

An Exceptional Portuguese Baroque

Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000

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
Carved Walnut Vargueño 18th/19th century, the double-eagle carved crest with crown and heraldic shield over three dovetailed drawers each with figural carved pulls above an elaborately carved fallboard set with original iron escutcheon and hinges over a finely carved battle scene, fitted interior with elaborately carved drawer facings, dovetailed drawers with walnut secondary, central prospect door opening to six additional drawers with dragon and lion mask facings, fully carved case sides, scroll and shell feet, 50 x 38 x 18 in.. Condition: minor repairs at carved crest, fallboard with shrinkage cracks and some associated losses and lacking support chains, other scattered minor flaws to carving and veneers. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Condition

minor repairs at carved crest, fallboard with shrinkage cracks and some associated losses and lacking support chains, other scattered minor flaws to carving and veneers