Lot Details
Lot 222
Federal Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
First half 19th century
In three parts, the molded cornice over four glazed doors, the center section with four glazed doors, base with four paneled doors, on bun feet. Height 105 inches, width 65 inches, depth 14 inches
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Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for $4,687 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Missing molding on 6 inch section of outset portion of lower case - front edge of top of lower section; moldings on top of lower section and middle section that respective case sections fit in variously cracked and with numerous slight impressions over tracks which attach to said moldings; the outset portion of the middle section has scrapes and wear and outer edges opposite the flanking keyholes; right side of the right right handed example has loss, also scrapes at the upper section outset portion right edge opposite the flanking keyhole; the lower section outset section lefthand door plate warped, visible when doors are shut; ring marks to interior; right lower cupboard with a hole above of the bun foot in the base of the interior; 2 inch square piece of base veneer missing in the lower rear corner above the rear left foot
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