Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I - July 14, 2023

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 492

Large Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Chest

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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

18th century and later, plank top, hinged fall front door with extensive geometric foliate and lion inlay, domed inlaid medallions, baize interior, bracketed trestle base, reverse with incised numeral, 36-1/4 x 52-3/4 x 20-1/2 in.

Condition

top is likely a later replacement, fall front door with some later hardware, baize interior with losses, scattered losses to mother of pearl inlay (detached pieces found inside), losses and repairs to molding, base apron has been repaired, other small repairs and filled areas, scattered abrasions and other wear from age and use

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Private Collection, Miami, Florida