Chippendale Cherry Slant-lid Desk

Description:

Chippendale Cherry Slant-lid Desk, America, late 18th century, the lid opening to a fitted interior with a central prospect door flanked by drawers and compartments, on a case of four graduated long drawers and carved ogee bracket feet, (damage),ht. 42, wd. 37 1/2, dp. 20 in.
Estimate $600-800

splits to sides and lid, valances need regluing, hardware replaced


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