Lot 249

Dutch Neoclassical Style Demilune Commode

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

Continental, late 19th century, demilune form with hinged lid and open fabric lined interior, case leather lined and painted with hunt scenes, brass tacking, fine figural bronze carrying handles, set on carved mahogany frame with ball and claw feet, 35 x 45 x 21-1/2 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

extensive wear and losses to paint decoration, especially at top, distress to interior fabric lining, minor cracking to leather with scattered abrasions, carved frame generally good with some molding and wear
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