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Fri, Jan 24, 2020 11:00AM EST
Lot 93

Rare Set of Four Classical Mahogany, Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Pedestal Urns, probably New York

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Each fitted with green painted tin liners.

55 1/4 x 15 1/2 (base) in., diam of top, 13 1/2 in.

In the 1890's Whitney brought these urns to 'Joyce Cottage', his 90 room estate in Aiken, South Carolina. Joyce Cottage was published in House & Garden, July 1904, pp. 40-43.

 Exhibited: The Governor's Mansion, Columbia, SC, 1982-86.

Condition

In good overall condition with minor age splits and general wear. Upper collars restored with restorations to the base moldings.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.