Sale 20CN02 | Lot 1149

Continental Baroque Burr Maple, Walnut, Kingwood, Gilt-Metal-Mounted and Pewter-Inlaid Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Catalogue: English & Continental Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts
Continental Baroque Burr Maple, Walnut, Kingwood, Gilt-Metal-Mounted and Pewter-Inlaid Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Lot Details

Lot 1149
Continental Baroque Burr Maple, Walnut, Kingwood, Gilt-Metal-Mounted and Pewter-Inlaid Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Probably German, circa 1740
In three parts, the upper section with a pair of paneled arched doors opening to shelves and drawer above a fall front with bookrest opening to a leather-lined writing surface, a secret well and a central prospect section sliding forward to four secret drawers and flanked by valanced pigeonholes and drawers, all over two short drawers, the bottom section with two short over two long drawers, raised on later bun feet. Height 77 inches (195.6 cm), width 41 inches (104.2 cm), depth 23 inches (58.5 cm).


Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $7,500 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Very good restored condition, age cracks to veneers commensurate with use and age, old marks and scratches, replacements to moldings and veneers, leather writing panel later, left door lacking lock to bottom interior, feet later.


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Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $7,500 (includes buyer's premium)

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English & Continental Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 10am EDT
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