03-03-201303-03-2013
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2640BBoston
March 3, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Federal Inlaid Birch Bowfront Bureau

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$28,290$23,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2640BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Federal Inlaid Birch Bowfront Bureau, northern New England, c. 1810, the cockbeaded drawers centering wavy birch inlaid ovals bordered by diamond stringing and mitered panels, all within crossbanded borders, on an inlaid base with slightly flaring French feet, old replaced brasses marked "PATENT," refinished, (minor imperfections),ht. 39, case wd. 38 1/2, dp. 19 3/4 in.
Estimate $25,000-35,000

some loss of inlay, screws and putty added to affix top.


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Federal Inlaid Birch Bowfront Bureau, northern New England