The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 55
Rare South German Oak Burlwood Part Ebonized Schrank
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 |
probably Augsburg or Ulm, circa 1680, with molded and inlaid cornice, two burlwood and inset panel doors with applied leaf and angel head carving, decorated steel hinges, lock, and mounts, barley twist pilasters, open interior, over two inlaid dovetailed drawers, on ebonized bun feet, 84 x 67-3/4 x 28-1/2 in.
Provenance: Accompanied by a part catalog page illustrating the shrank, probably from Christie's or Sotheby's, sale reference unknown; The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
scattered restorations and repairs, pilasters probably 19th century additions, feet replaced, one door with reset hinges, scattered pest damage, both case sides with large inset patches or panels (largely as made), cornice with veneer loss at back left corner, drawer knobs replaced, some veneer losses and distress with areas of infill, other scattered restorations
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