Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 488
Fine George III Figured Serpentine Commode
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
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 |
British, circa 1760, highly figured mahogany drawer facings set with original rococo gilt metal handles and escutcheons, flanked by canted corners with blind fretwork decoration, set on ogee bracket feet, 35 x 41 x 20 in. - Provenance: Mallett (illustrated in the 2013 Mallet catalog on pg. 96-97); Estate of Robert K. Johnson, Aiken, South Carolina
excellent overall, possible restorations at some foot facings (see detailed photos), most original foot blocking intact (one foot block replaced), minor veneer flaws at case sides, other scattered stains, minor abrasions and wear consistent with age and use, 3/4 inch strip at back edge of top (likely as made)
