Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2308Location: BostonDate / Time: February 19, 2006 11:00AM
Description:
Classical Paint-decorated Etagere, probably Baltimore, Maryland, c. 1820, the five rectangular graduated shelves joined by block and ring-turned supports, continuing to base with drawer on vase and ring-turned legs, original black-painted surface with gilt-painted rosettes and foliate designs highlighted by white-painted stringing, replaced pull, (minor imperfections),ht. 55 1/2, wd. 18 1/2, dp. 17 3/4 in.
Estimate $7,000-9,000
some scratching, paint wear, two shelves separated from shrinkage.