CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

Massachusetts, circa 1775 – 1790. A particularly bold blocked end serpentine example with robust claw and ball feet and center drop. Four graduated drawers within the cock beaded case and slant front writing board revealing a fully fitted double stepped block and shell carved interior, with valanced letter slots above the drawers and half spindles applied to document drawers. The bookcase uppercase with dental molded pitched pediment with ball and spire center finial, and center candle slide. The doors with fluted pilasters and serpentine molded door frames revealing a fitted interior of drawers, shelves, and valanced compartments. The selection of figured mahogany throughout is particularly pleasing. SIZE: 96″ h to top of center finial. Lower case 42″ w x 22-5/8″ d. PROVENANCE: From a Maine/Texas estate being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Good with age cracks to pediment and lower case sides. Brasses appear to be period replacements. Retains very pleasing color and old mellow refinished surface. Locks and one key present. 51398-1 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2132

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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
	2132	$21,780.00	CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Massachusetts, circa 1775 – 1790. A particularly bold blocked end serpentine example with robust claw and ball feet and center drop. Four graduated drawers within the cock beaded case and slant front writing board revealing a fully fitted double stepped block and shell carved interior, with valanced letter slots above the drawers and half spindles applied to document drawers. The bookcase uppercase with dental molded pitched pediment with ball and spire center finial, and center candle slide. The doors with fluted pilasters and serpentine molded door frames revealing a fitted interior of drawers, shelves, and valanced compartments. The selection of figured mahogany throughout is particularly pleasing. SIZE: 96″ h to top of center finial. Lower case 42″ w x 22-5/8″ d. PROVENANCE: From a Maine/Texas estate being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Good with age cracks to pediment and lower case sides. Brasses appear to be period replacements. Retains very pleasing color and old mellow refinished surface. Locks and one key present. 51398-1 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2132 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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 FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE.