FINE CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

Circa 1780, Maryland, possibly Annapolis. The case in two parts. The bookcase top with molded swan’s neck crest with pierced fretwork terminating in carved chrysanthemum rosettes centering a plinth with urn and flame carved finial above the figured mahogany frieze over a pair of astragal glazed doors with 3 adjustable shelves within. The desk with hinged slant lid above single long drawer flanked by lopers over a pair of paneled doors opening to three linen drawers. The molded base raised on Chippendale bracket feet. The desk interior with two banks of small drawers flanked by valanced letter slots beneath two long stationary drawers, all centering a prospect door and vertical document drawers. The prospect door conceals a valenced drawer, lower drawer and document area. NOTE: Similar examples attributed to the cabinet shop of John Shaw (1745-1829) of Annapolis, MD. SIZE: 8′ 9 ½” h x 46″ w x 22″ d. CONDITION: In good condition. Cracks to fretwork, later finial. Possible loss of height to feet. Mellow old finish. 50839-3 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 2157

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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
	2157	$6,813.75	FINE CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Circa 1780, Maryland, possibly Annapolis. The case in two parts. The bookcase top with molded swan’s neck crest with pierced fretwork terminating in carved chrysanthemum rosettes centering a plinth with urn and flame carved finial above the figured mahogany frieze over a pair of astragal glazed doors with 3 adjustable shelves within. The desk with hinged slant lid above single long drawer flanked by lopers over a pair of paneled doors opening to three linen drawers. The molded base raised on Chippendale bracket feet. The desk interior with two banks of small drawers flanked by valanced letter slots beneath two long stationary drawers, all centering a prospect door and vertical document drawers. The prospect door conceals a valenced drawer, lower drawer and document area. NOTE: Similar examples attributed to the cabinet shop of John Shaw (1745-1829) of Annapolis, MD. SIZE: 8′ 9 ½” h x 46″ w x 22″ d. CONDITION: In good condition. Cracks to fretwork, later finial. Possible loss of height to feet. Mellow old finish. 50839-3 (2,500-5,000) – Lot 2157 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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FINE CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE.