DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The George & Penny Simon collection, Fine Art & Antiques

Sun, May 7, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Mon, May 8, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2278

FRENCH STYLE CARVED WALNUT SERPENTINE FRONT ARMOIRE

Estimate: $600 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
FRENCH STYLE CARVED FIGURED WALNUT SERPENTINE FRONT ARMOIRE WITH MODIFIED INTERIOR, C. 1940-1960, H 91", W 82", D 24":Satinwood string inlay; bevelled glass glazed center door flanked by 2 side doors; bronze ormolu; scrolling crest rail; the whole raised on French feet; the interior has recently been completely modified with added interior walls, shelves and sliding drawers.

Condition

Completely modified interior; side doors do not fit flush; top drawer behind the right door does not fit right; cracking of the burl veneer; slight 'bubbling' or lifting up of the wood at the top; bronze pierced crest ornament is detached and needs to be re-attached (nail hole has been filled in); slight wear.