Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2558MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Chippendale Carved Mahogany Oxbow Slant-lid Desk, probably Massachusetts, c. 1790, old replaced brasses, refinished, (minor imperfections),ht. 44, wd. 41 3/4, dp. 21 1/2 in.
Provenance: Handwritten label on backboard "Mr. --- Stevens, at Stevens Crossing, North Andover, Mass."
Estimate $3,000-5,000
couple interior valances with losses, hinges replaced on lid, sunbleaching, some insect damage to backboards and underside, all in secondary wood.