Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1292
Fine Massachusetts Chippendale Mahogany Block Front Desk
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 |
Boston or Salem area, late 18th century, dense figured mahogany throughout, finely fitted stepped interior centering stop fluted document drawers and fan carved drawer, over four graduated drawers, deeply molded and carved skirt drop with two rosettes centering a stylized fan or peacock, on ball and claw feet, 46-1/2 x 42 x 22 in.
Note: Illustrated in Levy Gallery Catalog III, page 25
Provenance: From a New York Collection; Drawer with label for Bernard & S. Dean Levy, New York; A Private New Jersey Estate
Condition
brasses replaced, otherwise excellent condition, original feet and blocking, typical minor shrinkage cracks including one area of infill at fall board
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