New York Classical Parcel Gilt and Paint Decorated Mahogany Sideboard and Cellarette

New York Classical Parcel Gilt and Paint Decorated Mahogany Sideboard and Cellarette:

early 19th century, possibly Duncan Phyfe or contemporary, figured backsplash flanked by reeded pilasters, breakfront top with return slides over three conforming drawers, paneled cabinet doors and foliate Ionic columns centered by an arched skirt, acanthus paw feet, 50 x 73 x 24 in.; associated cellarette with a hinged flat dome top opening to a square well, sloped case, reverse ogee base on acanthus paw feet with casters, 27-1/4 x 20-3/4 x 20-1/2 in.

Provenance: Sideboard purchased from F.J. Carey, Penllyn, Pennsylvania, February 1993, for $12,500; Private Baltimore Collection

Cellarette sold Christie’s, New York, October 23, 1993, lot 257, sold for $3,680; J. Michael Flanigan, Baltimore, Maryland, November 1993, purchased for $4,330; Private Baltimore Collection

Provenance: Sideboard purchased from F.J. Carey, Penllyn, Pennsylvania, February 1993, for $12,500; Private Baltimore Collection

Cellarette sold Christie’s, New York, October 23, 1993, lot 257, sold for $3,680; J. Michael Flanigan, Baltimore, Maryland, November 1993, purchased for $4,330; Private Baltimore Collection

Condition

sideboard and cellarette in a fine state of preservation overall; sideboard top with thin cracks, filled areas and a small area of sticker transfer, slides with thin cracks, well restored finish, feet with restored paint and gilt, drawer facings with small patches from earlier pulls (pulls would not have been original), front feet with some minor repairs, rear tapered feet appear to be replaced; associated cellarette with minor veneer repairs along base, interior is lacking divider or metal liner within well, well restored surface, feet with restored gilt and paint; both with general wear and imperfections expected with age, use, and restoration