Day 1: Asian Arts, Sterling Silver & Jewelry
Fri, Nov 18, 2016 02:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 19, 2016 02:00PM EST
Live Auction
Lot 149
Fine American Classical Mahogany Work
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
Table
attributed to Philadelphia, 1810-1820, figured mahogany veneers, finely dovetailed drawers with plum pudding facings and mahogany linings, the upper drawer set with dividers, inlaid escutcheons, set on lyre-form pedestal base with brass paw casters, 29 x 22-1/4 x 16-3/4 in.. Notes: Illustrated in "American Antiques From the Israel Sack Collection", Vol 3, Pl. 224.. Provenance: Israel Sack, Inc.; Thomas Schwenke American Federal Furniture, 1986 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Property from the Duke Family Collection
good condition overall, veneer cracks to top, possible repair at one leg attachment, one half-round knee element restored, other possible restorations to base, possibly original brasses (no plugged holes)
