CHIPPENDALE SHELL-CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT DESK.

Second half 18th century, Rhode Island, probably Newport. The rectangular dovetailed case with hinged sloping lid resting on lopers opening to a three fan blocked interior of drawers and valenced pigeon holes centering a prospect door, above four long graduated drawers with thumb molded edges on a molded base raised on well formed angular bracket feet with shaped returns. The desk fitted with well cast hand made brass handles. SIZE: 42-1/4″ h x 37-3/4″ w x 21-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From a fine private Long Island, NY collection. South Bay Auctions Inc. East Moriches, Long Island, NY 11940. CONDITION: Backboards and feet original. Desk has been professionally repolished and restored including replacement drawer guides and slides, with bracing to backboards, and with additional cosmetic restoration. Otherwise generally good. 9-93308 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2208

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2208	$4,740.00	CHIPPENDALE SHELL-CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT DESK. Second half 18th century, Rhode Island, probably Newport. The rectangular dovetailed case with hinged sloping lid resting on lopers opening to a three fan blocked interior of drawers and valenced pigeon holes centering a prospect door, above four long graduated drawers with thumb molded edges on a molded base raised on well formed angular bracket feet with shaped returns. The desk fitted with well cast hand made brass handles. SIZE: 42-1/4″ h x 37-3/4″ w x 21-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From a fine private Long Island, NY collection. South Bay Auctions Inc. East Moriches, Long Island, NY 11940. CONDITION: Backboards and feet original. Desk has been professionally repolished and restored including replacement drawer guides and slides, with bracing to backboards, and with additional cosmetic restoration. Otherwise generally good. 9-93308 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2208 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CHIPPENDALE SHELL-CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY SLANT-FRONT DESK.