Antique Expert: Frank, Antiques and Collectibles Researcher replied 9 years ago Hello Simon,
I finished a large number of the furniture pieces this afternoon. I am going to send them consecutively.
The first piece on the list of pictures is a large pine credenza. Starting at the top the credenza the piece has multiple layers of decorative cornice. Below this is a floral carved frieze. There is then an ogee molding seperating the central portion and the top. The stiles have a reeded front that terminate into a spiral carved base.
The above doors have storage space with what looks like a "C" scroll design in the wrought iron.
The open space or work area, which would have been used for serving, has carved panels in the back.
The lower half of the piece begins with an ogee molding that descents into an acanthus leaf with another reeded style. The lower section has two drawers over two doors over what looks to be one long drawer. The doors each have an inset central flower with leaf flowers at the corners. The doors and drawers have a carved wooden pull. The credenza terminates into an ogee moulding and has not feet.
The style of the piece would reflect a late 17th century or very early 18th century construction date.
A fair market value on the piece would be between 4,500-5,500 dollars in the current market . A retail value for the piece would be in the 6,500-7,500 dollar range in a large market antique store.
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FrankThe next piece is an oak hall bench that also appears to be an early 18th century piece. The hall bench has a pair of carved lions at either end of the top of the bench that sit atop a rail, which then descends into crown moulding above a leaf carved frieze. Below this is a detailed carving of a woman that sits atop further carving down the stile. The backing of the bench has three leaf and floral carved panels that have a moulding surrounding each carved center. Winged lions extend from the rear stile to provide arm rests on either side of the bench. The seat which appears to open for storage looks to have been worn from use. The base of the bench has gadrooning surrounding another panel of leaf and floral carving. The bench terminates into what appear to be lions feet.
A fair market value for the oak bench would be 4,000-5,500 dollars for the hall bench based on current market values. A retail value would be between 6,000-6,300 dollars.
Italian Baroque chest done in walnut and what looks to be pear wood veneer. The chest has a double serpentine top above a long pull out drawer. The veneer is cross banded around the top and drawers. The drawers have highly decorated brass pulls.
The drawers sit atop a moulded skirt that terminates into cabriole legs with a paw foot.
The bottom drawer swings open like a door and creates storage space.
Again this looks to be early 18th century from the design and the craftsmanship. The amount of work put into making the piece would show in it's value. Based on recent sales your Baroque chest would vlaue between 5,000-6,500 dollars as a fair market value. Retail pricing could be as high as 7,500-8,500 depending on the venue of sale.The mobile large cupboard with corner capitals and turnings and an elaborate carved front would be a later piece. The priXXXXX XXXXX appears to be walnut however there is a lot of pine in the piece including the case components and drawer backs. This piece is composed of hidden compartments in the top side and what looked like the bottom near the feet. The decorated central portion appears to have flowers, leaves, vines and tendrils what look like tulips, which would have been highly expensive during this time. The feet have a pair of S scrolls meeting with a tri leaf flower rising. When opening the front to reveal the adjustable shelves, there appears to be work reticent of 19th century craftsmanship. A fair market value would be between 2,500-3,500 dollars. A retail value would be in the range of 4,500-6,000 dollars again based on location.
Italian Gilt table. The top of the table has a damask appearance which would have been paired with similar style furniture. The aprons have three arches on the front and back and 2 arches on the sides. The gesso decorations on each side have carved faces and floral designs. The table rests of five legs which are connected by an "X" stretcher. The legs are rope turned and the stretcher is decorated with leaf carvings and geometric designs. The legs terminate in carved block feet. The overall gilding is in fair to good condition with some damage at corners and on some of the leaf carving. The table appears to be produced in the 18th century. In the current conditon a fair market value would be between 2,000-3,500 dollars. A retail value would be between around 4,000 dollars. You may want to consider sending this piece to have some of the gesso work cleaned up to help aid in the resale value of the piece. Be sure to get a quote first, as the work may cost more than the table to be done properly.The next table appears to be walnut with a dark finish. The table has four fluted legs on an "X" stretcher with a central plinth. The top of the table folds out onto a false drawer, which supports an extension, that can be used to increase the number of occupants at the table. The piece would have been produced in the 19th century and in the current condition would have a fair market or resale value between 2,000-2,500 dollars. Retail values would be between 2,800-3,200 dollars. If and when you do attempt to sell this a proper description may be game table to help increase marketability of the piece.The final piece of furniture is a 19th century mahogany bar/cupboard. Again used for storage due to lack of built in closets and cupboard space this would have been used to store and display utensils, china, alcohol, and silver. The piece has a pediment arched top that holds a beveled glass mirror. The mirror is surrounded by a carved open work gallery with panels directly on either side of the mirror. The lower half of the piece has 2 drawers over two doors. The drawers display what look to be individualized brass pulls. The doors which have a decorated round brass pull also have a inlaid carving in the upper corners. The legs terminate into a square flat foot.
A fair market or resale value for the piece would be between 3,500-4,200 dollars. Retail values for the piece would be in the 6,000-7,000 dollar range.
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