01-12-201701-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2975BBoston
January 12, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Dutch Fruitwood Marquetry Secretary

Sell one like this
$1,230$1,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2975BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Dutch Fruitwood Marquetry Secretary, 19th century, broken pediment surmounting a single glazed door with a shelved interior, atop a slant-lid desk with bombe facade and an interior of multiple drawers and slide-back hidden tabletop compartment, a leather writing surface, above three drawers, ht. 83 3/4, wd. 47 1/3, dp. 21 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Some splits in case and signs of age-expected wear. Bottom left side of case with losses, front of case top edge with losses, overall nicks and chips to feet as well as lifting of inlaid surfaces overall.


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