A stunning and early Colonial chest of drawers, Sydney, New South Wales origin, circa 1825

Lot #110 - A stunning and early Colonial chest of drawers, Sydney, New South Wales origin, circa 1825

Auction House:

Leski Auctions
Sale Name:

The Gary & Genevieve Morgan Collection | Part One
Sale Date:

07 Dec 2021 ~ 6.30pm (AEDT)
Lot #:

110
Lot Description:

A stunning and early Colonial chest of drawers, Sydney, New South Wales origin, circa 1825
full cedar construction with rare Greek key inlay top and drawer fronts, plus inlaid wooden escutcheons.
111cm high, 111cm wide, 53cm deep
Provenance:

Sotheby’s Sydney, November 13, 1989.
Notes:

This piece is obviously a Sheraton inspired design with the use of fine inlay work. This technique had all but vanished in Australian cabinet making by the late 1830s.
Estimate:

A$15,000 - 20,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Furniture

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