A Federal Figured Walnut and Birch Tambour and Bow-Front Sideboard

New England, Circa 1800

Height 40 x width 70 x depth 24 inches.

Property from the Trusts of Barbara V. and William K. Wamelink, Gates Mills, Ohio

In overall fine and stable condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Retaining a fairly even color, though faded in most areas throughout. Few areas of lifting and minor age cracks associated to shrinking boards. Age crack to the top that has been strengthened by modern wood to ensure it doesn't worsen. The hardware, while stylistically of the period, is replaced. A veneer patch to each cupboard door, near the keyhole, related to the replacement of the lock mechanisms. One key retained and functional with the case. Hinges to cupboard doors are replaced. The top is slightly warped and the back right corner is slightly raised and not screwed to the case (screw is missing), though the table is structurally sound. There is a three x two inch, oblong patch to the top. The inlaid tablets are either birch, or maple.
Secondary: pine and poplar.

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Mr. Fisher rejoined the firm in 2019 after working as a specialist in the American Furniture and Folk Art department at Sotheby’s New York. His areas of expertise include 18th, 19th, and 20th century American, Continental, and English furniture, decorative and folk art. Before coming to Hindman in 2013, Mr. Fisher worked in European Furniture and Decorative Arts in Philadelphia. He began his career working for a prints dealer focusing on works from the 16th through the 20th centuries.

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Ms. Vogelpohl joined the firm in 2013 as a cataloger in the American and European Furniture and Decorative Arts department. She became a department specialist in 2017, focusing on American decorative arts and silver. She received a BA from the College of Charleston and an MLITT in Art History from the University of Glasgow.

American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts

A Federal Figured Walnut and Birch Tambour and Bow-Front Sideboard

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