Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly | January 29, 2026
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 32
Important MESDA Documented Virginia Chippendale Walnut Secretary Bookcase
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$11,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
attributed to the Winchester area, Virginia, late 18th century, yellow pine secondary, upper case with dentil and pierced pediment over two glazed doors opening to an adjustable shelved interior, lower case with fitted desk over four finely dovetailed drawers with brass bail pulls, drawers flanked by fluted quarter columns, on ogee bracket feet, keys included, 87-3/4 x 41-1/4 x 23-1/2 in.
Provenance: Descended in McGuire Family of Winchester, Virginia; Sotheby's, New York, sold June 30, 1983, lot 351; Collection of Thomas A. Gray, sold Brunk Auctions, March 29, 2010, lot 42; Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
Note: This piece was recorded by MESDA as reference number S-11169; illustrated in Elizabeth D. Garret "Living with Antiques: A House in the North Carolina Piedmont", The Magazine Antiques, December, 1997, pp. 846-853.
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Descended in McGuire Family of Winchester, Virginia; Sotheby's, New York, sold June 30, 1983, lot 351; Collection of Thomas A. Gray, sold Brunk Auctions, March 29, 2010, lot 42; Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
refinished with sun fading, top front pediment molding replaced, pediment now secured with screws, bullet hole to glass resulting in cracks to that pane, one other pane with loss, shelf with splintered crack, prospect door with loose escutcheon and chip loss around keyhole, fallboard with replaced hinges and associated patches, all feet facings expertly ended out, loss to molding where top meets base, other minor patches and restoration Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
