06-08-200806-08-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2412Boston
June 8, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Federal Mahogany Inlaid Commode Chest

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$18,960$16,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2412Location: BostonDate / Time: June 08, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Commode Chest, attributed to Thomas Seymour, c. 1806-10, the demilune top with tiger maple-inlaid edge, on conforming case of three central cockbeaded and crossbanded drawers with flanking panels of bird's-eye maple and stringing, three hinged side drawers, and additional panels, on turned and reeded tapering legs joined by a tiger maple inlaid lower edge, replaced brasses, refinished, (restoration and imperfections),ht. 38 1/2, wd. 46 1/2, dp. 24 in.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

the top has several shrinkage cracks, supported on underside by horizontal pieces of wood; some drawers have been most likely reveneered, and the floral swag inlay is a later embellishment ; some cockbeading replaced; some of the banding on skirt is missing or replaced.

Keywords

Thomas Seymour