- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
September Uncurated: Art, Furnishings, and Estate Discoveries
Lot 359:
Sold for: $325
Description
A large Victorian marble top buffet constructed from a dark hardwood with a reddish-brown finish. The upper section features a central beveled mirror flanked by two small display shelves supported by carved corbels. Above the primary mirror is a secondary inset oval mirror within a pierced pediment containing urn, floral, and scrollwork carvings. The lower section consists of a white marble top with grey veining and a shaped front edge. The base contains three drawers, including a central bow-front drawer, over a central open compartment with a carved apron and lower shelf. The central compartment is flanked by two cupboards with doors featuring ornate pierced wood fretwork set over mirrored panels. The piece is supported by four cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carvings terminating in whorl feet. Hardware includes cast-brass bail handles on decorative backplates and vertical brass escutcheons. 112″ H x 59.5″ W x 24″ D.
Condition report:
The marble top shows surface scratches throughout with small chips and nicks along the front and side edges. Minor yellowish-brown staining is present on the marble surface. The wood finish exhibits light wear including minor scuffs and dings consistent with age. Carved elements and pierced fretwork appear largely intact. Mirror silvering is in good condition overall. Brass hardware displays a natural dark patina.
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