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Live Auction

Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Fri, Mar 13, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Sat, Mar 14, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Lot 55

Important North Carolina Federal

Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000

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
Carved Walnut Corner Cupboard attributed to John Swicegood, Davidson County, North Carolina, circa 1800, single-case construction, broken-arch pediment with carved rosettes and set with three original turned finials over arched glazed doors opening to fixed shelved painted interior and flanked by moldings and carved devices, lower frieze over a single dovetailed drawer with line-inlaid drawer front and two cabinet doors, inlaid teardrop escutcheons, original feet and hinges, 106 x 55 x 23 in., very good condition overall, surface slightly cleaned or refinished (rich reddish-brown color), central buttons on rosettes possibly restored, crack at central finial plinth, outer two finial plinths with minor losses, drawer pulls replaced, upper case interior with later green paint, most or all door glazing replaced, later or restored rear foot, other scattered minor flaws, scratches, abrasions and wear. Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection

Condition

very good condition overall, surface slightly cleaned or refinished (rich reddish-brown color), central buttons on rosettes possibly restored, crack at central finial plinth, outer two finial plinths with minor losses, drawer pulls replaced, upper case interior with later green paint, most or all door glazing replaced, later or restored rear foot, other scattered minor flaws, scratches, abrasions and wear