Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow | May 20, 2023
Sat, May 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 170
Very Rare and Possibly Unique Federal Inlaid Cherry and Maple Marble Top Side Table
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
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 |
Boston, Massachusetts or vicinity, 1800-1810, poplar secondary, the variegated gray marble top inset into a line and quarter fan inlaid cherry molding with double line inlaid front edge, single dovetailed drawer with inset birdseye maple panel, with inlaid surround and flanked by additional birdseye maple panels, the lower edge with lunette inlay, reeded legs and turned feet, the back of the table similarly inlaid with birdseye maple panels and lunette inlaid skirt, 28-1/2 x 19-1/4 x 17-3/4 in.
Note: The Sack receipt records that "to our knowledge, the marble top in the table of this form is unique."
Illustrated in American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection Volume 10, page 2580, also illustrated in Israel Sack Inc.'s 90th Anniversary Catalog, page 110
Condition
excellent condition overall, marble with some light stains and scratches, scattered typical inlay repairs, appears to retain its original brasses
Israel Sack, New York, purchased July 1997 (accompanied by original invoice and description);
Collection of Jean and Jim Barrow
