FINE CHIPPENDALE CHERRY SLANT-LID SECRETARY, PROBABLY NEW YORK.

FINE CHIPPENDALE CHERRY SLANT-LID SECRETARY, PROBABLY NEW YORK. Second half 18th century. In two parts, the upper rectangular case with molded cornice fitted with a pair of paneled cupboard doors, the case corners canted and fluted, above the dovetailed lower case with hinged sloping lid opening to a blocked interior fitted with valanced pigeonholes, two banks of three blocked drawers, the uppermost shell-carved, the prospect door similarly carved, flanked by a pair of fluted document drawers. The case with four long thumbmolded drawers flanked by fluted canted pilasters on a gadrooned base, raised on bold ogee bracket feet with shaped returns. SIZE: 88-1/2″ h. x 41-3/4″ case w. x 22″ d. CONDITION: Professionally repolished over old surfaces, retaining nice color and patina. Retains original backboards and hardware. Bracket base with minimal old professional restoration. 9-94470 (5,000-7,000)

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
	2215	$3,737.50	FINE CHIPPENDALE CHERRY SLANT-LID SECRETARY, PROBABLY NEW YORK. Second half 18th century. In two parts, the upper rectangular case with molded cornice fitted with a pair of paneled cupboard doors, the case corners canted and fluted, above the dovetailed lower case with hinged sloping lid opening to a blocked interior fitted with valanced pigeonholes, two banks of three blocked drawers, the uppermost shell-carved, the prospect door similarly carved, flanked by a pair of fluted document drawers. The case with four long thumbmolded drawers flanked by fluted canted pilasters on a gadrooned base, raised on bold ogee bracket feet with shaped returns. SIZE: 88-1/2″ h. x 41-3/4″ case w. x 22″ d. CONDITION: Professionally repolished over old surfaces, retaining nice color and patina. Retains original backboards and hardware. Bracket base with minimal old professional restoration. 9-94470 (5,000-7,000) 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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