- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
August Uncurated Summer Auction
Lot 345:
Not sold
Description
A large French Provincial style two-door armoire constructed from warm-toned hardwood. The piece features a stepped and rounded cornice over a pair of full-length doors. Each door is divided into three recessed panels: a top panel with a serpentine-arched header, a center square panel featuring a deeply carved quatrefoil motif, and a rectangular lower panel. The cabinet is flanked by rounded corner stiles accented with fluted pilasters topped by carved anthemion details. The unit stands on large turned bun feet. The doors are secured with long brass barrel hinges and ornate brass escutcheons. The interior is fitted with three full-width shelves and two side-by-side central drawers featuring brass bail pulls. The drawer construction shows hand-cut or early machine-cut dovetails. The back is constructed of vertical tongue-and-groove planks. Contents of cabinet are not included with this lot. 86″ H x 55.5″ W x 25.5″ D. This lot is located offsite in Rumson, New Jersey and will be available for PICKUP ONLY. Specific pickup instructions including the address and available pickup dates and times will be provided shortly after the auction.
Condition report:
The armoire exhibits signs of age and regular use. There are visible surface nicks, scratches, and minor abrasions to the finish, primarily along the bottom molding and feet. The interior backboard shows vertical shrinkage gaps between the planks. One drawer shows minor chipping along the top edge of the side panel. The piece appears structurally sound with a well-developed patina.
Share this lot:
