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Lot 516

Biedermeier Bookmatched Walnut Seven Drawer Chest

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

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$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
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German, 19th century, rounded rectangular overhanging top above a conforming case, highly figured, fitted with an incurved frieze drawer over five further drawers and a narrow base drawer, on molded bracket feet, highly figured walnut bookmatched veneers, dovetailed construction, gilt bronze drawer pulls and mounts, 57-1/2 x 42 x 20-1/4 in.

Provenance: Christie's East, March 27, 2001 (lot 234); Private Collection, New York

Condition

in fine restored condition, typical shrinkage cracks at case sides, minor edge repairs at top, bronze mount at top drawer replaced or added, wear and finish losses at bottom of feet, other restorations to feet

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