1082 of 495 lots
1082
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
June 10th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Description
Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1790-1800; shaped front sideboard with string inlays,removable wood backsplash, center drawer flanked by drawer on each side, over four cabinet doors, each with quatrefoil panel, unusual inlaid floral baton between and after each door, square tapered outside legs and rhomboid form inner legs, all with bellflower inlay and cuffs, 44 in. H., 74 in. W., 24 in. D. This piece shows strong influence of Bankson & Lawson of Baltimore, Maryland or could be from their workshop. For further reading see American Furniture 2000, Chipstone Foundation, edited by Luke Beckerdite, "The Genesis of Neo Classical Style Baltimore Furniture," pp 59 -100, by Sumpter Priddy III, Michael Flannigan and Gregory Weidman. Similar attributed sideboard sold at Brunk's auction on July 16, 2022, for $55,000.
Condition
Loss around center drawer escutcheon, both flanking drawers with repairs and replaced interior panels, top with scratches, wear, small burn marks, age wear and use