Chippendale Red-painted Slant-lid Desk

Description:

Chippendale Red-painted Slant-lid Desk, New England, late 18th century, the lid opening to an interior of drawers and valanced compartments over a double-arch molded case of two short over three graduated long drawers, on shaped bracket feet, ht. 40, wd. 33 3/4, dp. 20 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

top is composed of antique elements, the base is period, but with painted lid and replaced brasses. It appears to be stained maple and not cherry


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