Lot 1223

New England Federal Bird's Eye Maple Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for

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

circa 1815, inlaid top with outset corners over four banded and bird's eye maple veneered drawers, dovetailed construction, white pine secondary, shape skirt and tall turned legs, original brass pulls, 41 x 42 x 20 in.

Provenance: according to consigner notes, purchased at Christie's, New York, January 23, 1988 for $4,800; Private Collection

Condition

very good condition overall, chip and veneer loss at one top drawer, typical shrinkage cracks at top and sides with some discolored retouch, other scattered minor inlay and veneer chips and repairs

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according to consigner notes, purchased at Christie's, New York, January 23, 1988 for $4,800; Private Collection