Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Single Owner Auction - Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr.

Fri, Nov 20, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 146

Fine Gothic or Gothic Style Carved Oak Niche

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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
Continental, possibly 16th/17th century, oak throughout, finely crafted, the crown with tall spires and blind carved Gothic arches, resting on a tall pierced Gothic arch support, six sided platform base with pierced trefoil carving, on molded base, 33-1/2 x 11-1/4 x 8 in. - Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Condition

surface wear and distress with scattered old repairs, including one pierced element in crown (an old replacement), some possible repairs at tall spires (some old later brown color at back), platform base likely an old replacement with surface distress, some minor losses to trifoil piercings, patches and repairs to base, back with scars from previous hangers, patch and repair to one side panel of base