Fine New York William and Mary Gum and Mahogany Kast

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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9, ...

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Apr 9, 2026

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Deaccessions including rare American furniture led by an early sawn dressing table from NY or CT, an NC dressing table, a CT Pilgrim Century court cupboard, a Kings County, NY, kast, Thomas Sully’s artist’s cabinet, furniture ex Garbisch, Garvan, Amory Haskell, and others; a Jacques Gruber Art Nouveau bookcase and Aesthetic Movement furniture; 50 samplers including Otis (Boston) and Lee (Philadelphia) families; Continental furniture, clocks, and a room screen by Gaston Priou; fine art by James Butler, Arthur B. Davies, Blakelock, Abraham Walkowitz, Whistler, and others. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com

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• Lot Description

  first half 18th century, attributed to Kings County, New York; deeply stepped cornice, two paneled doors with shelved interior, dovetailed and divided long drawer, on very boldly turned front feet, the fielded decorative panels in various hardwoods and tropical exotics, original feet, 79 x 74-1/2 x 28-1/4 in.

  Provenance: Purchased from A. Morson in 1914; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

  Note: Two related kasten are illustrated and discussed in Peter M. Kenny, Frances Gruber Safford and Gilbert T. Vincent, "American Kasten, The Dutch-Style Cupboard of New York and New Jersey 1650-1800", fig. 37, p. 51 and cat. no. 9, pp, 52-53. Both are attributed to King County and share similarities in the paneling of the doors, front stiles, and base, as well as applied glyphs in central and front stiles.

• Provenance

  Purchased from A. Morson in 1914; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

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• Condition
  good integrity overall, cornice with some later interior bracing, scattered minor molding repairs, one rear foot with pest damage, proper left front lower corner with pest damage, cracks, and distress； framing element above doors likely restored, some warping to doors Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.