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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 1013

Rare Boston Classical Mahogany Dressing Table

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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

circa 1820s, attributed to Thomas Seymour, either under Isaac Vose or shortly thereafter, carving attributed to Thomas Wightman, rotating beveled mirror with carved and gilt bronze mounted supports, single dovetailed drawer with mahogany secondary, carved and reeded column supports, figured mahogany back boards, set on brass casters, 67 x 34 x 18-1/2 in.

Note: Background on Important Private Collection from Boston:
I have been working with this collector for over 25 years, both in the initial acquisition of the objects and overseeing their conservation as needed. With a keen eye for quality and design, and a deep passion for all things classical, he has quietly amassed a top-notch collection of American furniture and decorative arts. The collection encompasses outstanding examples from the leading cabinetmakers of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, representing excellence in form and proportions, condition, wood quality, and carving. It also includes rare objects that are among the best of their kind. Now, with the downsizing of one of his properties, the offerings in this catalog are coming to market to find new owners who share a love for this remarkable period in American furniture history.
Clark Pearce, Advisor and Consultant to Collectors and Institutions

Condition

example in slightly darker color has scattered wear, some minor molding losses at mirror supports, some shrinkage cracks and associated veneer flaws at lower shelf and base molding, minor banding loss under top drawer, some shrinkage cracks at case sides typical scattered veneer flaws, minor chips and repairs

Sold Christie's, New York, January 17, 2003 for $15,535; Clark Pearce; Property from an Important Boston Collection