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Premier Catalog Auction - Session III

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 1501

Pennsylvania Chippendale Desk and Bookcase

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

American, 1760-1780, carved walnut with broken arch pediment, applied shell and scroll carving, two figured doors opening to a shelved interior with four drawers over two candle slides, the lower case desk interior set with 12 blocked drawers and carved prospect door, on boldly formed ogee bracket feet, 99-1/2 x 44 x 24 in.

Condition

restoration to upper sections of swan necks and finials and rosettes, prospect door restored or replaced, brasses replaced, one rear foot replaced, otherwise feet generally good condition with scattered, minor repairs, other typical surface flaws