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Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024

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An impressive lifetime collection with over 400 pieces of Chinese Export porcelain including 50 armorials, a rare figure of a Jewish Lady with Christie’s provenance, 100+ blue & white pieces including Kangxi, Qianlong, Kraak, & Ming transitional pieces, purchased from reputable dealers in the UK & US; period furniture from North Carolina, Virginia, Philadelphia, & New England; over 40 tea caddies; Fine Art including 18th & 19th century British portraits; silver flatware; Tiffany kettle on stand; Oriental rugs
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Lot 348

Goddard Townsend Style Block and Shell Carved Mahogany Desk and Bookcase

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Current Bid
$1,000

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British, probably early 20th century, well crafted and bench made, mahogany throughout with dovetail drawers with oak secondary, fitted desk interior, brass carrying handles, 96-1/2 x 38 x 22 in.

Provenance: Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

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Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

very good condition overall, scattered light scratches, dents, and other surface flaws, minor shrinkage cracks, other typical minor surface distress