Lot 39

Unusual William and Mary Walnut and Seaweed Marquetry Writing Table, in the Manner of Gerrit Jensen

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

Fitted with two labels on the left drawer, a circular label 'Irwin Untermyer Collection', and a Baltimore Museum of Art donor label from Judge Irwin Untermyer, accession number 53.1, as a Flemish Lectern.

With a hinged fold-over top centered by a marquetry panel and with detachable candle holders to the back corners when open, the interior with shaped inlaid panel, flanked by two drawers, raised on turned legs joined by a retractable stretcher ending on bun feet.

4 ft. 3 1/2 in. x 44 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. fully extended and including candle holders.

Height without candle holders 45 in. open and on the back end.

Condition

Age splits on the top with minor nicks and scuffing. Small patches on the writing surface. Fading. Hinges replaced with minor losses at the corners and top. Old worming throughout. Age splits and veneer losses on the back panel and legs. Metal reinforcements on the back legs. Structurally sound.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.