Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | April 10, 2024
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 111
Swedish Neoclassical Bronze Mounted Rosewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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 |
19th century, shaped gray marble top, blocked frieze drawer centered by a foliate swagged mount, two conforming lower drawers with central inlaid trophy, chamfered stiles, square tapered legs, 34 x 44-3/4 x 22 in.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, January 15, 2003, lot 223, sold for $4,183; Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Note: 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.
Condition
structurally sound, marble top with minor abrasions, drawer facings with thin cracks, veneer losses along lower apron, molding losses along base and legs, proper right return side with losses to inlay, other minor veneer losses and shrinkages, general wear and other imperfections from age and use
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Christie's, New York, January 15, 2003, lot 223, sold for $4,183; Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
