Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auctions | Session II

Fri, Dec 4, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 360

Very Fine Chippendale Style Block and Shell Bureau

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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late 19th/early 20th century, in the Goddard/Townsend style, with figured single board mahogany top over a three shell and blind fretwork carved frieze drawer, over a shell carved cabinet door, flanked by stop fluted quarter columns, well constructed with dovetailed drawers, on carved and gadrooned feet, 35 x 41 x 21 in. - Provenance: Private Estate, Louisville, Kentucky

Condition

good overall, scattered shrinkage cracks, surface wear, minor distress and repairs, minor repairs to fretwork on shell drawer at escutcheon, areas of discoloration to old varnish, minor sun fading, typical minor cracks at case sides, other scattered flaws
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