Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Feb 13, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 1035
Fine Figured Mahogany Block Front Kneehole Bureau
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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 |
Massachusetts, 1750-1770, finely grained mahogany, figured single board top, valance drawer over a paneled cabinet door, dovetailed drawers set with probably original brasses, set on bracket feet, white pine and red cedar secondary, 29-1/2 x 35-1/2 x 22-1/4 in. - Provenance: one drawer with old label "I give this desk to my son Andrew Oliver, it being an Oliver heirloom. Susan L. Oliver November 1920?; Wayne Pratt, purchased circa 1990s; Private Virginia Collection
very good condition overall, appears to retain original brasses, some foot repairs and restorations including one rear facing probably replaced, break and repair to other rear facing, one front foot facing pieced 2-1/2 in., other possible foot repairs (see detailed photos), minor crack at top of door frame
Condition
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