01-14-201601-14-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
January 14, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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George III-style Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Desk/Bookcase

Sell one like this
$246$200
Auction: Discovery - 2873MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: January 14, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

George III-style Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Desk/Bookcase, the upper section with a dentil-molded broken-arch pediment and carved fretwork centering a fluted pilaster, over two glazed, hinged doors revealing three shelves, set on a base with slant-lid opening to a fitted interior of valanced compartments, drawers, book-form document drawers, and a paneled central prospect door, over a case of four graduated, cockbeaded drawers and bracket feet, (imperfections),ht. 91, wd. 39, dp. 20 1/4 in.
Estimate $500-700

upper section likely a marriage to an older desk base, shrinkage cracks and veneer loss to base


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Keywords

George III