Lot 1141

Fine Late Federal Plantation Desk, Original Surface

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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
Southern states, first half 19th century, pine throughout in probably original dark brown figured grain paint, two glazed doors with fixed shelved interior over four small drawers, lower case with hinged lid and open interior, scalloped skirts, on turned legs and feet, cut nail construction, 79 x 44 x 30-3/4 in. - Provenance: with old tag from Alex Raskin Antiques, Savannah, Georgia with a price of $12,000; Private Collection, Beaufort, South Carolina

Condition

excellent condition overall, bed molding replaced, two small drawers lacking pulls, retains much of its early door glazing (one panel cracked) , deep wear and some cuts at front edge of top