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Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 213

Vintage Cello Form Hanging Wall Cabinet

Estimate: $300 - $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

19th/20th century, probably a conversion, cello form now set with two hinged doors opening to glass shelved and fabric lined interior, 48 x 16-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.

Provenance: Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Acquisitions Fund

Condition

shrinkage/warping to doors (do not close correctly), some distress at hinge attachments, split to wood at right hand top hinge (needs restoration)