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Premier Auction - Session I - September 15, 2023

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 588

Moorish Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Chest

Estimate: $600 - $900

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

late 19th/early 20th century, hinged top and sides with foliate relief carving, geometric inlay throughout, bracketed base, 18-1/2 x 34-1/2 x 18 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Condition

structurally sound, top with minor losses along rear edge, some inlay losses throughout, scattered thin cracks and shrinkages, base has been reinforced with later adhesive, one return shows glued repair at base and underside of chest, other general wear from age and use

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Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina