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Day 2: Modern, American, Pottery & British

Sat, Jul 9, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 10, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 617

Fine Virginia Classical Figured

Estimate: $3,000 - $6,000

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Mahogany Sideboard with China Press Norfolk, circa 1820, poplar and yellow pine secondary, the upper case with gothic cornice over four glazed doors with gothic muntins, top center section with adjustable shelves, lower section with three drawers over four paneled doors set with highly figured mahogany, carved and reeded columns, well-carved acanthus leaf and animal paw feet, two-part construction, 95 x 76-1/2 x 25 in.. Condition: old dry varnished surface, replaced drawer pulls, two doors lacking some glazing, sideboard top with crack and some warping, some scattered chips to turned elements, scattered veneer patches and repairs, one door with green paint abrasions, interior formerly with drink turnstile now lacking, cracks and repairs to feet (two with possible patches), other scattered surface flaws and minor repairs. Notes: Related examples are in Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, and have been recorded by MESDA; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Back with old shipping label from Staunton, Virginia;

Condition

old dry varnished surface, replaced drawer pulls, two doors lacking some glazing, sideboard top with crack and some warping, some scattered chips to turned elements, scattered veneer patches and repairs, one door with green paint abrasions, interior formerly with drink turnstile now lacking, cracks and repairs to feet (two with possible patches), other scattered surface flaws and minor repairs