CHIPPENDALE TIGER MAPLE SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

Second half 18th century, New England. In two parts, the upper case with molded swans-neck pediment terminating in nicely carved floral rosettes alternating with flame finials above a pair of nicely figured astragal arch doors, opening to an interior fitted with rows of valanced pigeon holes, centering document compartments above a row of 6 aligned short drawers. Set on a well proportioned dovetailed lower case, fitted with a hinged sloping lid, the interior fitted with valanced pigeon holes over aligned drawers centering a prospect door fitted with 2 letter slots above a blocked drawer. The lid resting on lopers centering 4 graduated well figured long drawers with thumb-molded edges, raised on a molded bracket base. The feet with shaped returns. SIZE: 90″ h x 37″ w case x 20-1/2″ d. CONDITION: The upper and lower case well matched with good mellow honey brown patina. Bracket base with replaced glue blocks. Cosmetic restoration to small drawers in upper case. Generally good. 51376-58 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2327

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
	2327	$16,940.00	CHIPPENDALE TIGER MAPLE SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Second half 18th century, New England. In two parts, the upper case with molded swans-neck pediment terminating in nicely carved floral rosettes alternating with flame finials above a pair of nicely figured astragal arch doors, opening to an interior fitted with rows of valanced pigeon holes, centering document compartments above a row of 6 aligned short drawers. Set on a well proportioned dovetailed lower case, fitted with a hinged sloping lid, the interior fitted with valanced pigeon holes over aligned drawers centering a prospect door fitted with 2 letter slots above a blocked drawer. The lid resting on lopers centering 4 graduated well figured long drawers with thumb-molded edges, raised on a molded bracket base. The feet with shaped returns. SIZE: 90″ h x 37″ w case x 20-1/2″ d. CONDITION: The upper and lower case well matched with good mellow honey brown patina. Bracket base with replaced glue blocks. Cosmetic restoration to small drawers in upper case. Generally good. 51376-58 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2327 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 TIGER MAPLE SECRETARY BOOKCASE.