10-09-201510-10-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2850BBoston
October 9, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
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Renaissance Revival Horner-type Partners' Desk

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$5,535$4,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2850BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 10, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Renaissance Revival Horner-type Partners' Desk, America, last quarter 19th century, with three Knapp-jointed drawers with chip carved relief and acanthus scrolls, each with centralized figural masks on each, right side cabinet with armorial shield, all supported by heavily carved griffin monopodia with large claw feet, ht. 30, wd. 60, dp. 40 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Top has been refinished, appears shiny, but with vertical scratches across top. Surface abrasions/stains/surface grime to writing surface. Some of carved ornamentation surrounding desktop also appears shiny in areas. Surface grime in areas around drawers, underneath, signs of wear, some nicks overall to sides, drawer fronts, carvings.


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