Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger | June 24, 2026
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 568
Important Boston Chippendale Blockfront Mahogany Desk And Bookcase, Carpenter & Sack Provenance
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for
$38,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
attributed to Benjamin Frothingham, Charlestown, Massachusetts, circa 1760-70, dense finely grained mahogany throughout, the upper section with arched paneled doors flanked by fluted pilasters and opening to a fitted interior, base with brass carrying handles, fallboard with finely fitted shell carved interior, removable prospect section with two interior drawers, 96-1/4 X 42 X 22-1/4 in.
Provenance: Ralph Carpenter, Rhode Island; Israel Sack, New York, NY (accompanied by October 1991 invoice and appraisal for $400,000); Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Note: Accompanied by March 1999 appraisal from Israel Sack for $400,000.
Literature: published in Alice Winchester, “Living with Antiques, Mowbray Hall in Scarsdale, New York”, Antiques Magazine, June 1952, the home of Ralph Carpenter, shown in the Mansfield Parlour, p. 518; Albert Sack Fine Points of Furniture, Early American, 1950, p. 159 as an example of “Best”; Similar examples in “Frothingham and the Quest of Attributions”, Antiques Magazine, June 1953, p. 505; Israel Sack, American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, Vol. VII, pp. 1706-7; “Living with Antiques: A Middle-Atlantic Collection of Collections” by John C. Newcomer, Antiques Magazine, May 1999, p. 738, pl. VIII; Mildred Jailer, “Cabinetmakers’ Guide: Who were Massachusetts best?”, Antique Monthly (undated issue), p. 32.
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Ralph Carpenter, Rhode Island; Israel Sack, New York, NY (accompanied by October 1991 invoice and appraisal for $400,000); Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
accompanied by 1998 conservation estimate and 1999 conservation report by James Beachley, Creagerstown, Maryland； appears to retain original brasses with some repairs, fallboard hinges replaced, bottom 1-1/2 to 2 in. of feet restored, 2 in. of cornice molding on bonnet top and 3 in. of scrollboard are old replacements, valences in bookcase interior restored, pigeon holes restored, minor restorations to veneer and cockbeaded losses Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
