FINE BOSTON CHIPPENDALE FIGURED CARVED MAHOGANY OXBOW SLANT LID DESK, CIRCA 1780.

FINE BOSTON CHIPPENDALE FIGURED CARVED MAHOGANY OXBOW SLANT LID DESK, CIRCA 1780. The rectangular dove-tailed case with hinged sloping lid fitted with a stepped interior consisting of eight valanced cubby holes above four blocked drawers centering a shell carved blocked drawer flanked by engaged half column document drawers stepped back on three aligned drawers, the case fitted with four graduated reverse serpentine long drawers on a molded base raised on bold ball and talon feet with ogee brackets and scalloped returns centering a scallop shell carved lobed pendant. PROVENANCE: From the Sewall Estate, Bath, Maine. SIZE: 43-1/2” h x 39” case w x 21” d. CONDITION: With old surface and patina, early replaced brasses, and professional repairs to lid at hinges, lid escutcheon missing crest. Feet, returns, and blocks all appear original. 9-90152 HP (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

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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	817	$9,200.00	FINE BOSTON CHIPPENDALE FIGURED CARVED MAHOGANY OXBOW SLANT LID DESK, CIRCA 1780. The rectangular dove-tailed case with hinged sloping lid fitted with a stepped interior consisting of eight valanced cubby holes above four blocked drawers centering a shell carved blocked drawer flanked by engaged half column document drawers stepped back on three aligned drawers, the case fitted with four graduated reverse serpentine long drawers on a molded base raised on bold ball and talon feet with ogee brackets and scalloped returns centering a scallop shell carved lobed pendant. PROVENANCE: From the Sewall Estate, Bath, Maine. SIZE: 43-1/2” h x 39” case w x 21” d. CONDITION: With old surface and patina, early replaced brasses, and professional repairs to lid at hinges, lid escutcheon missing crest. Feet, returns, and blocks all appear original. 9-90152 HP (10,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 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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