Premier Auction
Sat, Feb 5, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 516
Biedermeier Bookmatched Walnut Seven Drawer Chest
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
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
