Premier Auction - Session II - November 18, 2023 | Lot 1008-1473
Sat, Nov 18, 2023 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1413
Rare Cellarette in Early Paint
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$600
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
probably British, 18th century, hinged lid with iron strap hinges opening to 12 interior dividers, original iron carrying handles, pine construction, pine and oak bottom and sides, 16-1/2 x 28-1/2 x 21 in.
Condition
Microscopic analysis indicates the secondary wood is spruce, suggest a British origin; retains early probably original paint surface with blue gray over red wash, old paint surface with flaking and wear throughout, some later retouch at top, warping and separations at moldings, some shrinkage cracks, pest damage with associated losses at bottom board, loss at top of one bottle divider, lacking lock
