Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 141
Impressive Flame Birch Inlaid Bookcase Cabinet
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
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 |
attributed to Albany, New York area, 1810-1815, upper case with Gothic arched glazed doors set with highly figured bookmatched flame birch panels, opening to adjustable shelved interior, lower case with inlaid figured mahogany doors opening to shelved interior, turned and reeded columns and legs, carved spread wing eagle and urn finials, 101 x 75 x 25 in.Note: In the 1968 receipt, Peter Hill notes the attribution to Albany, New York as "place of origin." This attribution may be based on retrieval history of the bookcase.ÿ; Provenance: Peter Hill, Washington, D.C., purchased June 1968 for $1,100 (accompanied by original invoice); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
eagle finial and pitch pediment backboard are associated, very minor warping to doors with typical veneer cracks, some distress to muntins, scratches and wear to top of lower case, typical shrinkage cracks to paneled doors with some infill and repairs, one door with breaks and repairs at hinges, shrinkage cracks to side panels, warping and cracks to right side of upper case, cracks, repairs and separations at upper right door hinges, one interior shelf replaced, urn finials original with some break and repairs, some breaks and repairs to legs
Condition
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