A Chippendale Figured Mahogany Slant-Front Desk
Sale 1060 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Lots 1001-1304
Sep 14, 2022
10:00AM ET
Lots 1305-1582
Sep 15, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$700 -
$900
Sold for $750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Chippendale Figured Mahogany Slant-Front Desk
Mid-Atlantic States, Circa 1780 with alteration
the document drawers flanking the prospect door accessible through the prospect, also a concealed compartment is built in beneath the prospect drawer.
Height 44 1/4 x width 47 1/4 x depth 23 3/4 inches.
Height 44 1/4 x width 47 1/4 x depth 23 3/4 inches.
Condition Report
In overall fine and stable condition. Retains a fairly even, refinished surface throughout. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The drawer pulls, while seemingly of the period, are replaced. Hinges are replaced on the slant lid. Few age cracks throughout. Some small, scattered filled nail holes and other patches visible in a few areas. Some replaced boards to the drawer bottoms and the drawer interiors have been stained. The lopers are replaced. The two lower backboards are replaced. A couple of foot facings previously cracked and reglued. The corner foot blocks are likely replaced.
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