- WIDDICOMB LOUIS XVI STYLE MAHOGANY BUFFET
WIDDICOMB LOUIS XVI STYLE MAHOGANY BUFFET TABLE Widdicomb Louis XVI style mahogany buffet serving table, of demilune outline, the top with partial gallery above a single drawer, the lower tier shelf supported by fluted and tapered legs, label inside drawer ?Made by John Widdicomb Co. / Designed by Ralph H Widdicombe / Grand Rapids?. 31?H x 38.5? W x 18.25? D
- Designer Modernist Red, Black Geometric
Designer Modernist Red, Black Geometric Form Console Buffet Table. Black frame with angled red interior. Acquired from Joe Cocker's New York Apartment.
Dimensions: H: 32 inches: W: 63 inches: D: 20 inches ---
Condition: Minor edge nicks and surface scratches.
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- STERLING STRAUSER O/B PAINTING, BUFFET
STERLING STRAUSER O/B PAINTING, BUFFET W/ FLOWERS & FRU...Sterling Strauser (Pennsylvania, 1907-1995) oil on board still life painting depicting a buffet table laden with fruits and flowers against a white and light purple background, rendered in a heavy impasto technique. Signed and dated "Strauser 90" lower right. Float mounted in a metallic silver wooden frame having a matching fillet and an off white linen liner. Sight: 10" H x 24" W. Framed: 13" H x 27" W.
Private Nashville estate, purchased Lyzon Gallery, Nashville, 1990. Copy of receipt available to the winning bidder.
Condition:
Overall very good condition.
- ENGLISH MAHOGANY METAMORPHIC BUFFET
ENGLISH MAHOGANY METAMORPHIC BUFFET TABLEEnglish mahogany metamorphic buffet table, 19th c., square top, rising on gadroon feet, joined by turned stretcher, opens to three layers of shelving, approx 29"h, 35.5"w, 17.5"d, fully opened: 44"h
- WALNUT METAMORPHIC SERVER OR BUFFET
WALNUT METAMORPHIC SERVER OR BUFFET TABLEMetamorphic walnut server/ buffet table, late 19th c., top with carved running ornamentation, opening to three serving tiers, rising on fluted supports, joined with turned colonnaded cross stretcher, rising on scrolled bridge feet, retaining label underneath "Le Garde Meuble Public, Bedel & Cie, 47420," approx 29"h, 39.25"w, 21.75"d, fully extended: 38.5"h
- GOTHIC REVIVAL OAK METAMORPHIC SERVER/
GOTHIC REVIVAL OAK METAMORPHIC SERVER/ BUFFETGothic Revival oak metamorphic server/ buffet table, 20th c., top with tracery carved apron, pulls up to reveal three tiers, rising on foliate carved legs, ending on trestle base, approx 29 3/8"h, 47"w, 19.75"d, raised: 41.25"h
- CHEF MESNIER MADE SQUIRREL AND ROOSTER
CHEF MESNIER MADE SQUIRREL AND ROOSTER CHOCOLATE MOLDSCHEF MESNIER MADE SQUIRREL AND ROOSTER CHOCOLATE MOLDS, The two-piece plastic chocolate mold is in the shape of a large squirrel standing on its legs and supporting an acorn clutched in its arms. The squirrel, constructed from the chocolate mold, was positioned as a decadent dessert centerpiece on White House buffet tables. The sturdy white plastic chocolate rooster molds were used for Chef Mesnier's Easter desserts (2) - h:6.50w:4.50in. Provenance: Private collection of Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. First Lady Rosalynn Carter hired Mesnier, who served 26 years under five presidents: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. According to Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts: A Pastry Chef's Secrets, Mesnier created stunning desserts for more than 40 queens, kings, princes, princesses and heads of state. Literature: Roland Mesnier and Mark Ramsdell, Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts: A Pastry Chef's Secrets (Washington, D.C.: The White House Historical Association, 2019), pp. 8-9.
- TIN SQUIRREL CHOCOLATE MOLD, PROBABLY
TIN SQUIRREL CHOCOLATE MOLD, PROBABLY 20TH CENTURYTIN SQUIRREL CHOCOLATE MOLD, PROBABLY 20TH CENTURY, The two-part decorative squirrel tin chocolate mold depicts a large squirrel closely holding an acorn with his tail resting over his head. This intricate mold adorned the top of cakes which were used as conversational pieces at White House buffet tables. This mold once rested upon a chocolate cake that Chef Mesnier disguised as a tree stump. It is marked with the manufacturer's number of 44 and 2662 and is clipped together with two pins. See final dessert image. - h:15.75w:12in. Provenance: Private collection of Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. First Lady Rosalynn Carter hired Mesnier, who served 26 years under five presidents: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. According to Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts: A Pastry Chef's Secrets, Mesnier created stunning desserts for more than 40 queens, kings, princes, princesses and heads of state. Literature: Roland Mesnier and Mark Ramsdell, Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts: A Pastry Chef's Secrets (Washington, D.C.: The White House Historical Association, 2019), pp. 8-9.
- MODERN NEOCLASSICAL BRASS MOUNTED BURLWOOD
MODERN NEOCLASSICAL BRASS MOUNTED BURLWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE WITH TWO LEAVES, TEN CHAIRS AND BUFFET TABLE: 29 X 84 X 49 IN. (73.66 X 213.36 X 124.46 CM.)Modern Neoclassical Brass Mounted Burlwood Extension Dining Table with Two Leaves, Ten Chairs and Buffet, Dimensions: Table: 29 x 84 x 49 in. (73.66 x 213.36 x 124.46 cm.)
- (SET OF 4) FRENCH GILT METAL BUFFET
(SET OF 4) FRENCH GILT METAL BUFFET TABLE LAMPS (Set of 4) French gilt metal buffet table lamps, each with fabric shade, applied 'Made in France' label, overall 27"h (overall) x 6"dia. (base). Provenance: Estate of Joanna Barnes and Jack Warner (Santa Barbara, California). Ms. Barnes was a Hollywood film actress featured in movies such as "Auntie Mame (1958)" and "The Parent Trap (1961)". Mr. Warner was a prominent architect.
- An 18th century design thirteen piece
An 18th century design thirteen piece parcel gilt walnut dining suite comprising ten chairs two buffet tables and an extending dining table on scroll carved cabriole legs table 2ft 6.5in. x 9ft x 3ft 1in. extended Estimate ?2 000-3 000 Light wear but essentially good. FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?3 200
- An Epstein Art Deco maple dining suite
An Epstein Art Deco maple dining suite comprising eight cloud back chairs with red leather upholstery and a dining table with fluted column supports on plinth base table 2ft 8ins x 6ft 9ins x 3ft 5ins Estimate ?2 000-3 000 Table and chairs have been restored in the past 10 years to a good standard and the plum leather upholstery has been replaced this is slightly scuffed but essentially good some re-touching and repairs to veneer here and there on the table and around the edges of the chairs largest patch to the table is probably a 6 inch section around one of the curved edges and has been colour matched and faux grained fairly well other smaller restorations here and there throughout but essentially good. Table is not extending. length is 82ins. No buffet table is not extendable (this is referring to the Art Deco dining suite) Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?4 800
- DREXEL VINTAGE CHERRY SERVER/BUFFET
DREXEL VINTAGE CHERRY SERVER/BUFFET TABLE: Six drawers with brass pulls with shaped skirt on Queen Anne legs. 33''h. x 66''w. x 17''d.