Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1095
Fine American Federal Tiger Maple Miniature Chest
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 |
Pennsylvania, early 19th century, highly figured maple throughout with mellow honey brown color, deeply serpentine dovetailed drawers, poplar secondary throughout, inlaid skirt and turned legs, paneled sides, inlaid kite escutcheons, 18-1/4 x 19-1/4 x 10-1/4 in.
Provenance: Israel Sack, New York; Milly McGehee Americana, purchased July 1985 (accompanied by receipt for $12,500); Property from an Important Charleston Collection
Condition
excellent condition, with old mellow surface, brasses replaced (no plugged holes), minor bumps and wear to legs and skirt, minor stains to top, other scattered minor flaws
