EXCEPTIONAL CLASSICAL ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE SECRETARY, PROBABLY NEW YORK.

EXCEPTIONAL CLASSICAL ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE SECRETARY, PROBABLY NEW YORK. Circa 1830. The bull-nose molded cornice with concave frieze above the conforming upper case fitted with a pair of Gothic-arched doors, opening to three adjustable shelves above the lower case having a hinged compartment, opening to form a baise-lined writing surface flanked by open compartments and exposing three aligned document drawers, above a pair of figured Gothic panel doors, raised on bracket feet with shaped and scalloped returns. SIZE: 90-1/2″ h. x 42-1/2″ w. x 23″ d. PROVENANCE: From an extensive private Gulf Coast collection. CONDITION: Very fine professional restoration and finish, with exceptional graining. Retains original backboards and old glass. Some minor veneer losses at cornice and feet. Otherwise very good overall. 9-93531 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

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
	1352	$1,955.00	EXCEPTIONAL CLASSICAL ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE SECRETARY, PROBABLY NEW YORK. Circa 1830. The bull-nose molded cornice with concave frieze above the conforming upper case fitted with a pair of Gothic-arched doors, opening to three adjustable shelves above the lower case having a hinged compartment, opening to form a baise-lined writing surface flanked by open compartments and exposing three aligned document drawers, above a pair of figured Gothic panel doors, raised on bracket feet with shaped and scalloped returns. SIZE: 90-1/2″ h. x 42-1/2″ w. x 23″ d. PROVENANCE: From an extensive private Gulf Coast collection. CONDITION: Very fine professional restoration and finish, with exceptional graining. Retains original backboards and old glass. Some minor veneer losses at cornice and feet. Otherwise very good overall. 9-93531 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 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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