Lot 18

Spanish Gilt-Iron-Mounted Bone-Inlaid, Velvet and Parcel-Gilt Walnut Papelera

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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

The fall front decorated with reserves of gilt-iron on a red velvet ground, opening to thirteen drawers and two doors, all inlaid with bone and highlighted with parcel-gilt decoration and spiral twist columns. 

25 x 41 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.

Condition

The top and sides with staining, scuffing and age splits. Wear to the gilt-metal mounts and velvet reserves. Lacking some metal mounts. Seam separations and minor age splits on the fall-front door. The interior with restoration to the drawer fronts, two handles replaced, two handles and a few bone pieces missing. The upper right drawer restored with losses, four columns lacking. One middle drawer smaller than the rest. Velvet reserves and trim worn on the side panels. Good quality.  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.