Lot 1253

Hepplewhite Mahogany High Leg Sideboard

Sold July 10, 2026

Price realized
$425

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Origin: 1790-1815 NY/Baltimore Style

Dimensions: 72×23 5/8×38

Condition: Plywood Replaced on Inside, Veneer Loss to Left and Right Door, Circular Water Marks on Top, Dusty/Dirty- Do Not Want to Wipe/Remove Topcoat

Additional Information: This mahogany high-leg sideboard reflects the refined craftsmanship and neoclassical taste that defined American furniture between 1790 and 1815. Produced in influential cabinetmaking centers such as New York City and Baltimore, these elegant forms emerged as symbols of prosperity and sophistication in the early Republic. Characterized by graceful serpentine fronts, delicate line inlays, and richly figured mahogany veneers, sideboards of this period were inspired by the English designs of Hepplewhite and Sheraton while developing a distinctly American identity. Originally created for formal dining rooms, they served both practical and ceremonial roles—storing silver, linens, and serving ware while showcasing the owner’s wealth, taste, and connection to the rising mercantile culture of post-Revolutionary America.

Lot details

Lot
1253
Category
Furniture › Tables › Side Tables
Closed
July 10, 2026

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