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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
  • Collection of Constance and Lyons Gray
Lot 125

Chippendale Style Pine Miniature Secretary

Estimate: $300 - $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

18th/19th century, reticulated gallery, fall front door with fitted interior, guilloche molding, three lower drawers, dentil molded base, ogee bracket feet, 18-1/2 x 17 x 9 in.

Condition

sound condition overall, was likely previously painted prior to current stain (some evidence of old paint), reticulated gallery with repairs, later pulls, later feet, drawers with old paper lining, scattered shrinkages, tiny losses, marks, abrasions and other imperfections from age and use

Found with card inscribed "Lexington Galleries Corp., Early American and Old English Furniture, 665 Lexington Avenue, New York City", Collection of Constance and Lyons Gray