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Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023

Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 937

Unusual American Federal Figured Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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

middle Atlantic states, 1790-1810, with molded cornice above four paneled doors opening to adjustable shelved interior, each side fitted with single deep drawer, the sideboard base with serpentine front, over five dovetailed drawers, on tapered square legs, 87 x 75 x 28 in.

Note: A rare and possibly unique form, the upper case appears to be contemporary with the sideboard.

 

Condition

feet tipped out and with some later color, otherwise generally good, patches at lower door hinges, typical minor warping at doors, patches from previous pulls, side drawers lacking dividers, probably original brasses, some losses and repairs at moldings including at cornice (some pieces off but present) other scattered veneer cracks and repairs, minor losses, surface distress and stains