Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow | May 20, 2023
Sat, May 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 142
Extremely Fine Boston Federal Inlaid Cylinder Writing Desk
Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000
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 |
attributed to John and Thomas Seymour, circa 1810, finely constructed, upper section with two dovetailed drawers with highly figured inlaid banding and surround, inlaid tambour cylinder opening to finely fitted interior with six highly figured drawers and pale blue painted cubby holes with baize lined writing slide, over three additional inlaid drawers, on turned and reeded legs with turned rosettes, set on casters, 44 x 35 x 22 in.
Condition
fine condition and integrity overall, brasses and baize writing surface replaced, some slight sun fading, break and repair at one front leg with some color retouch, other surface wear and minor cracks to legs, typical minor veneer and inlay repairs, other typical flaws
Christie's, June 2, 1990, lot 210;
Northeast Auctions, March 3, 2001, lot 851 (sold $125,000);
Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow
