CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

Last-quarter 18th century, Vermont. The secretary in two parts. The bookcase having a bold complex overhanging cornice, and highly figured flat panel doors fitted with three adjustable shelves. The desk having a hinged slant lid, revealing a fitted interior consisting of nine drawers, above four graduated cock-beaded full-width drawers, having a complex base molding and bold ogee carved feet. Cherrywood and northern white pine secondary woods. Case retains mostly original brass hardware. NOTE: The dovetails, joinery and highly refined feet suggest a Rhode Island influence from the Goddard Townsend School: possibly the work of a Townsend family member or trained cabinetmaker relocated to Vermont. SIZE: 86″ h x 41-1/2″ case w x 22″ d. CONDITION: Very good original condition with old maintained surface. Old repair to cleat lip of lid, proper right side. Some replacements to cock-beading. Age cracks to both sides of lower case, minor shrinkage crack to lid, minor cracks to feet. Two interior shelves old replacements. 50839-1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2401

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
	2401	$3,258.75	CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Last-quarter 18th century, Vermont. The secretary in two parts. The bookcase having a bold complex overhanging cornice, and highly figured flat panel doors fitted with three adjustable shelves. The desk having a hinged slant lid, revealing a fitted interior consisting of nine drawers, above four graduated cock-beaded full-width drawers, having a complex base molding and bold ogee carved feet. Cherrywood and northern white pine secondary woods. Case retains mostly original brass hardware. NOTE: The dovetails, joinery and highly refined feet suggest a Rhode Island influence from the Goddard Townsend School: possibly the work of a Townsend family member or trained cabinetmaker relocated to Vermont. SIZE: 86″ h x 41-1/2″ case w x 22″ d. CONDITION: Very good original condition with old maintained surface. Old repair to cleat lip of lid, proper right side. Some replacements to cock-beading. Age cracks to both sides of lower case, minor shrinkage crack to lid, minor cracks to feet. Two interior shelves old replacements. 50839-1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2401 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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CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE.