A Classical Carved and Figured Mahogany Pressed Glass Mounted Two-Drawer Work Stand

In the manner of Duncan Phyfe, Likely New York, Circa 1810

refinished, but appears to retain remnants of the earlier surface.
Height 29 1/2 x width 20 3/4 x depth 15 inches.

In overall fine, stable and usable condition. Retaining a fairly even, dark color throughout, though there are areas of lacquer or varnish piled more heavily in recesses and corner, perhaps suggesting a more recent finish in areas. Age crack visible to the top, the rear and the sides of the case. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The glass pulls, while seemingly early, are likely replacements. There is a surface history suggesting a circular brass plate once touched the drawer fronts. The top drawer previously compartmented along one side and the lower drawer may have had a false bottom at one time. Lacks a key. The lower drawer action is a bit tight, while the upper drawer is fairly smooth. The molding along the bottom of the case on the proper right side is lacking. There is a loss to the veneer, about 4-inches in length, to the proper front left leg. Few other small veneer losses. The proper front left and rear right legs were likely previously detached at the junction with the plinth and have been reinforced.

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Mr. Fisher rejoined the firm in 2019 after working as a specialist in the American Furniture and Folk Art department at Sotheby’s New York. His areas of expertise include 18th, 19th, and 20th century American, Continental, and English furniture, decorative and folk art. Before coming to Hindman in 2013, Mr. Fisher worked in European Furniture and Decorative Arts in Philadelphia. He began his career working for a prints dealer focusing on works from the 16th through the 20th centuries.

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Ms. Vogelpohl joined the firm in 2013 as a cataloger in the American and European Furniture and Decorative Arts department. She became a department specialist in 2017, focusing on American decorative arts and silver. She received a BA from the College of Charleston and an MLITT in Art History from the University of Glasgow.

American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts

A Classical Carved and Figured Mahogany Pressed Glass Mounted Two-Drawer Work Stand

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