Lot 127

Fine Federal Brass Mounted Mahogany Pianoforte

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
the works by John Geib & Son, New York, case attributed to the workshop of Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1805, case with hinged front opening to a keyboard, with blind fretwork and tiger maple panels, floral painted decoration centering the maker's name, lower section with two dovetailed drawers flanked by two carved rosettes, on turned, reeded, and parcel gilt legs with brass casters, 35 x 66 x 24-1/2 in.Note:ÿÿ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.; Provenance: Mr. Moses Phillips, Phillipsburg, New York; Mrs. Emily Marsh, Goshen, New York; Mr. Clinton Fancher, Goshen, New York; Mr. John A. Staples, Newburgh, New York; sold Sotheby's, New York, January 28, 1988, lot 1891 for $9,900 (accompanied by documents relating to the provenance and page from the Sotheby's catalog); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

extensive sun fading, especially at right side, some warping and minor stains to top, some very minor losses at blind fretwork, legs are somewhat loose and fragile at attachments (attached by threaded posts), minor discoloration to ivories, some small losses to brass edge mounts, otherÿscattered minor repairs, surface wear, and flaws