Lot 110

Rare Philadelphia Egyptian Revival Pier Table

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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 1825-1829, possibly shop of Anthony Quervelle, figured rosewood veneers, marble top over aÿfrieze drawer, on parcel gilt tapered column supports with rosette and lotus leaf ornaments, mirror back with gilt frame, on gilt and vert antique paw feet, 38-1/2 x 44-3/4 x 18-1/2 in.Note: The Trump receipt notes that "this is a unique expression of the French influence, Egyptian style, and is most probably the work of Anthony G. Quervelle. The animal paw foot is virtually identical to that on the labeled secretary bookcase, Pl. 56 in Classical Americaÿby Tracy... Pier Tables were supplied to the White House by Quervelle in 1829 when Louis Veron supplied lamps and ormolu medallions for the room's frieze as well as window curtains."?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.; Provenance: R. T. Trump & Co., Philadelphia, purchased September 1969 for $2,850 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

marble top replaced, some regilding and paint retouch to front feet, one rear foot ended out 2 inches, other veneer patches and repairs, mirror plate possibly original (not removed for exam), minor cracks and finish distress at lower shelf