Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1015
Fine Georgian Mahogany Miniature Desk and Bookcase
Estimate: $500 - $700
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, 18th/19th century, underside inscribed "I. Dobson MDCCCXXVII/March", base of one case upright stamped "Dobson", finely crafted, upper case with two glazed doors opening to adjustable shelved interior, lower case with fitted desk above four dovetailed long drawers, finely dovetailed with mahogany linings, on bracket feet, 29 x 16 x 10 in., Provenance: Private North Carolina Estate; Note: While the construction of this miniature likely dates to 1827, it appears to incorporate some earlier elements possibly reused by Dobson in the construction.
Condition
formerly fitted with carrying handles at case sides (now removed), original feet, desk interior with replaced leather writing surface, minor patches at drawer escutcheons
