Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025
Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 43
Federal Figured Mahogany Two Part Dining Table
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 |
New York, circa 1815, attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854), white pine and maple secondary, brass casters, 28-1/2 x 56-1/2 x 87-5/8 in., together with a reproduction six leg drop leaf table, opens to 153-3/8 in.
Provenance: Purportedly purchased from the family of the original owner; Collection of Walter Vogel, Rochester, New York; Collection of Berry Tracy (1976); Israel Sack, Inc., New York (accompanied by copy of receipt for $38,000); Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, May 1983; The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
Note: This table is illustrated in American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. 7, (Washington, DC: Highland House Publishers), p. 1887, pl. P5118. A very closely related three part table is in the collection of Boscobel and is illustrated in Berry B. Tracy, The Federal Furniture and Decorative Arts at Boscobel, (New York: Boscobel Restoration: Abrams, 1981), p. 68-9, no. 43.
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Purportedly purchased from the family of the original owner; Collection of Walter Vogel, Rochester, New York; Collection of Berry Tracy (1976); Israel Sack, Inc., New York (accompanied by copy of receipt for $38,000); Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, May 1983; The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
tops with minor scratches and blemishes, front edge of skirt beading with chips and wear; minor shrinkage cracks to one frieze on one D end and with 2-3/4 x 3/8 in patch to proper right back edge of top at location of mortise hole Note: Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
