Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 861

American Chippendale Tiger Maple Slant Front Desk

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

probably Pennsylvania, late 18th century, highly figured maple throughout, slant lid opening to fitted interior, over four dovetailed long drawers, on ogee bracket feet, poplar and cedar secondary, 41-1/2 x 39 x 23 in.

Provenance: Collection of C.L. Prickett

Condition

generally good condition, feet and brasses replaced, veneered prospect door likely replaced, two replaced backboards, scattered minor pest damage, old knot patch at top, other typical bumps, minor repairs, shrinkage separations, and other surface flaws consistent with age and use

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