CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY SLANT-LID DESK.

CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY SLANT-LID DESK. Late 18th century, Massachusetts, probably Boston. The rectangular case with hinged sloping lid opening to a fully fitted interior of drawers and pigeonholes with boxwood inlays above four graduated oxbow long drawers, the top drawer with nicely formed shaping. The brass hardware original. On a molded base, the apron with carved center drop raised on short shaped legs terminating in bold ball and claw feet. NOTE: This example in the manner of or school of Benjamin Frothingham of Charlestown, Massachusetts. SIZE: 42″w x 23″d x 44″h. CONDITION: Very good, having minor loss to top near lock. Fine old if not original finish. 9-92743 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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
	2214	$2,126.25	CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY SLANT-LID DESK. Late 18th century, Massachusetts, probably Boston. The rectangular case with hinged sloping lid opening to a fully fitted interior of drawers and pigeonholes with boxwood inlays above four graduated oxbow long drawers, the top drawer with nicely formed shaping. The brass hardware original. On a molded base, the apron with carved center drop raised on short shaped legs terminating in bold ball and claw feet. NOTE: This example in the manner of or school of Benjamin Frothingham of Charlestown, Massachusetts. SIZE: 42″w x 23″d x 44″h. CONDITION: Very good, having minor loss to top near lock. Fine old if not original finish. 9-92743 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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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