Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1099

Rare Federal Inlaid Miniature Bowfront Chest

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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

Pennsylvania, late 18th century, D shaped cherry top elaborately inlaid with multicolored compass stars, four graduated dovetailed bowfront drawers, shaped skirt, poplar secondary, finely constructed, 22-1/4 x 21-3/4 x 12-3/4 in.

Provenance: Ex-collection of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel Taradash; Israel Sack, Inc., New York, New York, purchased in 1986 (accompanied by receipt for $22,500); Property from an Important Charleston Collection

Condition

excellent condition overall, typical minor cracks at skirt, bumps and surface flaws at case sides, some minor fading, original feet and blocking in good condition, probably original brasses

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