Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Sep 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 654

Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Desk and Bookcase

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

French, 18th century, fruitwood throughout, upper case with two triple paneled doors, steel hinges and escutcheons, shelved interior with six drawers, lower case with shaped fall board opening to fitted desk interior, over three dovetailed drawers, steel hinges and escutcheons, scrolled legs and feet, warm mellow color, 101-1/2 x 27 x 24 in.

Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection

Condition

feet ended out approximately 2 inches, scattered pest damage and repairs (some replaced backboards), one rear leg cracked and very weak, typical minor warping to fall board, other scattered repairs

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