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
Purchased items not picked up in Richmond by noon on Sunday will then be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.