The Collection of John and Virginia Duncan - Session I
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 792
Classical Dressing Chest of Drawers, Rufus Pierce
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $150,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA
Description:
Classical Mahogany Dressing Chest of Drawers, Rufus Pierce, c. 1828-30, the upper two drawers with stencil 'Rufus Pierce, Furniture, Warehouse, No 17 Market St, Boston', with rectangular top surmounted by 3 small drawers and a swiveling mirror, the lower section with two short drawers over 3 long drawers flanked by columns, raised on tapering carved reeded feet.Rufus Pierce had sole proprietorship of a furniture warehouse at 17 Market Street in Boston from 1828-1829 before partnering with Nathaniel Messer from 1829-1830. In 1830 the partnership failed and they were forced to sell the Market Street Warehouse; Pierce relocated to New York at 218 Broadway. Reference: Talbott, Page. "Boston Empire Furniture", The Magazine Antiques (May 1976), p.1008
Measurements: Height: overall 71 in. x Width: 48 in. x Depth: 20 1/2 in.
Condition:
Good condition, old marks and scratches, wear to edges,