Lot 1255
French Style Birdseye Maple Hepplewhite Dresser
Sold July 9, 2026
- Price realized
- $250
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Dimensions: 39 1/2x21x34 1/2″
Condition: Restoration may have Done, Back and Bottom of the First and Second Drawer may have Been Replaced
Additional Information: This French-style Birdseye maple Hepplewhite dresser, dating from 1790 to 1810, reflects the sophisticated neoclassical influence that shaped fine furniture during the Federal period. Crafted from striking Birdseye maple, prized for its luminous grain and visual depth, the dresser combines the refined elegance of Hepplewhite design with subtle French decorative sensibilities popular among affluent households of the era. Characterized by graceful proportions, delicate lines, and restrained ornamentation, the piece embodies the transition toward lighter and more sophisticated forms inspired by classical antiquity. Its finely balanced silhouette and exceptional figured wood showcase the skill of early cabinetmakers, while its blend of English and French influence illustrates the cosmopolitan taste emerging in the young American Republic at the turn of the 19th century.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1255
- Category
- Furniture › Dressers
- Closed
- July 9, 2026
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