American & Southern | March 13, 2025
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1246
Unusual American Queen Anne Walnut Dressing Table
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
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 |
possibly Southern states, 18th century, walnut with poplar and white and yellow pine secondary, dovetailed drawers, the top with a large overhang, deeply shaped skirt, 29-1/2 x 35 x 20 in.
Provenance: Said to have a Virginia family history
Note: While the design of this dressing table is in keeping with Connecticut River Valley examples, the walnut primary wood, family history, and other details suggest it was perhaps made further south.
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Said to have a Virginia family history
good structural condition, top has been off and reset (butterfly patches and braces at back, not removed for exam), possibly original brasses (no plugged holes), minor crack to skirt with later brace at back, break and repair at one rear corner of top, top with abrasions and wear, some later color/over spray
