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Single Owner Auction - Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr.

Fri, Nov 20, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 155

Impressive Pair Renaissance Carved Doors, Surround

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

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$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
Continental, possibly Spanish or Italian, probably 16th century, surround with carved winged putti, draperies, busts, and other Renaissance motifs in deep relief, centering two doors, each panel set with panels of dragons and figures above relief carved vertical panels with figures, busts, masks, and other Renaissance devices, lower panels set with winged masks and stylized dragons centering a two headed creature, verso with panels in green and cream paint, pine throughout, each panel 112 x 26-1/2 x 3 in., overall 126-1/2 x 49-1/2 x 3 in. - Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Condition

green and cream painted side likely 19th century, notches cut at top and bottom, cracks, surface wear, scattered pest damage, other possible repairs and reconfiguring, Renaissance panels largely intact (see detailed photos)