Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 808
Unusual Southern Federal Birch Desk and Bookcase
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 |
attributed to Piedmont, South Carolina or Georgia, early 19th century, figured "river" birch throughout with finely grained yellow pine secondary, upper case with dentil molded cornice over two paneled doors opening to shelved interior, lower case with fitted interior centering a compass star decorated prospect door, over five drawers, on distinctive, tall bracket feet, one interior drawer with early illegible inscription, 90-1/2 x 39 x 21 in.
Provenance: Private South Carolina Collection
Condition
generally good condition, fall board hinges replaced and with associated patches, warping to fall board, original feet and blocking, knobs possibly replaced
