European Furniture & Decorative Arts Online
Description:
Carved Oak Cupboard, upper section with molded cornice, carved frieze with inscription "RT 1689," two fixed central panels and two doors carved with stylized plants in arches, turned supports, lower section with three short drawers and central panel with geometric carvings, two paneled doors, iron hinges, set on squared feet, ht. 67 1/2, wd. 74 1/2, dp. 23 in.
Provenance: The estate of George Way.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Upper molding to one side separated but present. Refinished. Possibly married (top and bottom molding and carving does not match). Age expectant wear, nicks, cracks, worming, restoration. One top board broken. Chipped loss to area on back left leg.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.