Premier Auction - Session II - September 16, 2023
Sat, Sep 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1000
Connecticut River Valley Chippendale Cherry Secretary Bookcase
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
late 18th century, rosette carved swan pediment with flame finials, cartouche paneled doors with configurated shelf interior, lower case with slant front door opening to a well fitted desk interior, oxbow case with four graduated conforming drawers with batwing brasses, tall ogee bracket feet, 92-1/2 x 43-1/2 x 21-1/2 in.
Provenance: Kenneth Hammitt Antiques, Woodbury, Connecticut; Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Condition
retains good integrity overall, repaired center stile in pediment, doors with replaced interior molding, replaced brasses, possible restorations to back and bottom boards, possible restorations to feet, repaired section of one foot, bottom board with some unexplained nail holes, attractive old surface, other general wear from age and previous use
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Kenneth Hammitt Antiques, Woodbury, Connecticut; Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
