Sold for $1,875

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Georgian Style Painted Secretary Bookcase

20th Century

Height 98 x width 37 x depth 19 inches.

Property from the Estate of John D. Fornengo, Chicago, Illinois

Note:
Gilt chinoiserie decoration was hand-painted by Simes Studios, Chicago, 1999

Condition Report

In overall good, stable condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Superstructure with two shelves. superstructure tips forward when both doors are open, needs to be secured to base for safe use. Some age splits to interior of drawers. Fall front lacking escutcheon plate on front. Additional images available upon request.

Dimensions of superstructure: Height 53 x width 43 x depth 14 1/2 inches.

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