Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023
Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 801
Meeks American Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Dressing Table
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
New York, mid 19th century, stenciled signature "J. & J. W. Meeks Makers No. 14 Vesy St. New York", carved and reticulated cornice, shaped mirror plate with scrolled surround, flanked by graduated shelves, shaped white marble top with molded edges, single divided dovetailed skirt drawer with stenciled signature at interior, stretcher base with central basket, 72 x 56 x 25 in.
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Provenance: New Orleans Auction Galleries, $20,400, May 21, 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt); John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee
Condition
likely original mirror and marble top (not removed for examination), marble with abrasions and light stains, surface restorations, scattered minor repairs at fretwork and scrolls, probably lacking element at back skirt rail (unused screw holes), distress to silvering on mirror plate
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