Oak Sideboard Carved Figures Beveled Mirror Claw Foot 1880/1890

Oak Sideboard Carved Figures Beveled Mirror Claw Foot 1880/1890

This is an untouched original condition, coating/finish oak sideboard from around 1885-90. The wonderfully carved full figures flanking the beveled mirror and supporting the over mantle frieze are so very well executed. The top of the frieze shows a well balanced run of carved rings and biscuits culminated by a flat facing scroll. Nice touch. All all this above two top drawers over two doors over one long drawer. Flanking the doors is a nicely milled pilaster rising from the plinth about the feet and continuing to just beneath the top surface. The piece is supported by well executed carved paw feet.

The condition is very good. Restoration done properly would make this a truly outstanding piece without diminishing the intrinsic value. However, the condition is such that a good cleaning and waxing would make a complete restoration a personal choice depending on your tastes and present decor. Complete refinishing would have additional charges but would make this an outstanding statement. If one were to bring this to my shop for restoration the cost would be around 1500-1800. If purchased the cost of restoration will be less. However, cleaning, touch up, minor repair if needed, and recoating and waxing is included in the price.

The figures flanking the mirror are often referred to as Jenny Lind figures. In research and study, which I do a lot of, I believe this depiction to be Joan of Arc. It has been used on furniture for centuries. In the USA we see this figure in bust or head shot on Victorian furniture from the mid 1800s into the early 1900s.

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Item ID: rk163

$1,650 USD

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