Lot 487
  • 487

A Gothic revival bois clair oval library table later ebonized, New York, circa 1835-1860

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • wood
  • Height 28 3/4 in. by Width 39 1/2 in. by Depth 31 in.
Fitted with two drawers.  Appears to be veneered in the bois clair taste perhaps in satinwood or sycamore.  Ebonizing paint later.

Condition

Redecorated; appears to be veneered in 'bois clair' wood; center of top with a long old age crack with slight warpage to top and subsequent tear to the velvet lining; the velvet lining with wear and stains; chips and losses to the later ebonized decoration throughout with some inpainting.
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