Lot 1140

Southern Chippendale Walnut Desk and Bookcase

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
Virginia or North Carolina, late 18th/early 19th century, upper case with pierced and scrolled pediment with carved rosettes, over two fan inlaid glazed doors, opening to fixed shelved interior, lower case with fitted desk interior with inlaid prospect door over three long drawers, flanked by inlaid chamfered corners, set on bracket feet, very highly figured walnut, walnut and poplar secondary, 95 x 42-3/4 x 19-3/4 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia

Condition

feet restored and lower part of desk possibly altered, brasses replaced, original pediment in good condition with very minor chips and repairs, early finials possibly original