Buffet and Hutch
This is a piece we received from family. We’re told it dates to the 1800s but don’t have confirmation. There appear to be a few layers of paint — light blue, then cream, then the red paint on top with still life detail. It’s flaking off in places but looks cool in person. 40.25 inches wide, 75.5 inches tall.
Unknown
Inherited
Yes
Hi Jason,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An American Federal paint-decorated glazed cupboard
probably mid-Atlantic states, 19th Century
The outset compound cornice over two glazed (glass) cupboard doors opening to a shelved interior, raised on pierced supports over a paint-decorated back, the lower section fitted with two short drawers with painted facades, over two painted cupboard doors, all on bun feet.
75 1/2 inches tall by 40 1/4 inches wide
PROVENANCE: inherited
CONDITION: retains different layers of paint; generally in good condition with wear commensurate to age and use.
$3,000-5,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
We work with lots of auctioneers from relevant and highly qualified auction houses. Your item is in our database of leads and interested auctioneers will reach out to you directly on your email if they can help you sell your item.
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Alternatively, you can proactively reach out to auction houses in your area to see if they are interested; they may tweak / tailor our estimate a little but it's largely in line with what these kinds of pieces have been selling for in recent months so there should not be too much discrepancy between our values and theirs.
Thank you Delia. I really appreciate the guidance.
You're quite welcome, anytime.
Thank you. Would you recommend an in-person estimate as a follow-up? Related, my understanding is that mearto facilitates connections to auction houses. How does that process work?