Sale 6391
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$2,000 – $4,000
Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Appearing in overall good, stable, and ready to place condition. The gilt mounts are bright and attractive. The proper left back leg with one mount detached but present; in need of reattachment. The mount on the proper right back leg is somewhat loose. The drawer fronts with scattered age cracks in the veneer. The top drawer with fading and roughness along the top edge. Scuffs and gouges on the proper right front leg. Some warping to the case resulting in the drawers sticking somewhat. There is one key which works in the top drawer. The lowest drawer has its lock mechanism removed. The top with some roughness along the edges and negligible surface scratches consistent with age and use. Additional images are available upon request.
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Corbin Horn
Vice President, Head of Department, European Furniture & Decorative Arts