Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly | January 29, 2026
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 11
Fine North Carolina Federal Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers, MESDA Documented
Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000
Sold for
$11,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
Piedmont, attributed to James Gheen, early 19th century, yellow pine secondary, mellow old surface, two short over four graduated long drawers, ogee bracket feet, MESDA label to drawer interior, some illegible inscriptions, 47 x 35 x 18-1/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Philip and Charlotte Hanes, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Sold by Brunk Auctions for $16,000, lot 189 in January 18, 2011 auction; Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
Note: This chest was recorded by MESDA as photo number D-31641; MESDA also recorded an example with a similar base and drawer configuration as photo number NN-293.
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The Collection of Philip and Charlotte Hanes, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Sold by Brunk Auctions for $16,000, lot 189 in January 18, 2011 auction; Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
Rich mellow color, minor molding wear and repairs, brasses replaced, foot facings tipped (original blocking), strip patch to case side, minor drawer repairs
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