EXCEPTIONAL MASSACHUSETTS COLONIAL REVIVAL CARVED MAHOGANY BLOCK FRONT KNEEHOLE SLANT-LID DESK.

EXCEPTIONAL MASSACHUSETTS COLONIAL REVIVAL CARVED MAHOGANY BLOCK FRONT KNEEHOLE SLANT-LID DESK. First half 20th century. The rectangular top with molded edge above the conforming case fitted with a hinged lid profusely carved with central fan flanked by scalloped shelves, the interior with an arrangement of valanced cubbyholes and document drawers. The case with a shell-carved block front top drawer over two stacks of blocked and thumb-molded short drawers centering the kneehole with cupboard door carved with a clamshell over tasseled drapery. All flanked by engaged fluted quarter-columns raised on a conforming gadrooned base and terminating in shell-carved short cabriole legs with ball and talon feet. SIZE: 40″ h. x 38″ w. x 21″ overall d. PROVENANCE: The name “Sack” in penciled script on underside of one drawer would give credence to the possibility that this desk was commissioned by Israel Sack and Co., Boston. CONDITION: In very fine original condition, the finish with good color and patina; a vertical shrinkage crack at midpoint of each side; the writing surface with cigarette burns left side facing. Constructed of dense Honduran mahogany, and secondary wood of wormed chestnut. 9-92103 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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
	1637	$2,012.00	EXCEPTIONAL MASSACHUSETTS COLONIAL REVIVAL CARVED MAHOGANY BLOCK FRONT KNEEHOLE SLANT-LID DESK. First half 20th century. The rectangular top with molded edge above the conforming case fitted with a hinged lid profusely carved with central fan flanked by scalloped shelves, the interior with an arrangement of valanced cubbyholes and document drawers. The case with a shell-carved block front top drawer over two stacks of blocked and thumb-molded short drawers centering the kneehole with cupboard door carved with a clamshell over tasseled drapery. All flanked by engaged fluted quarter-columns raised on a conforming gadrooned base and terminating in shell-carved short cabriole legs with ball and talon feet. SIZE: 40″ h. x 38″ w. x 21″ overall d. PROVENANCE: The name “Sack” in penciled script on underside of one drawer would give credence to the possibility that this desk was commissioned by Israel Sack and Co., Boston. CONDITION: In very fine original condition, the finish with good color and patina; a vertical shrinkage crack at midpoint of each side; the writing surface with cigarette burns left side facing. Constructed of dense Honduran mahogany, and secondary wood of wormed chestnut. 9-92103 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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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