August Americana
Description:
Chippendale Carved Mahogany Block-front Slant-lid Desk, Massachusetts, c. 1760-80, the dovetailed case above thumb-molded lid opening to an interior with fan-carved drawers, half-baluster document drawers, valanced compartments and three projecting drawers below, above a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers, molded base and claw-and-ball feet, ht. 44 1/4, wd. 41 1/4, dp. 23 1/4 in.
Property from the Estate of A. Margaret Bok, Rockport, ME
Estimate $3,000-5,000
central drawer in interior replaced, two large chips to thumbmolding in lid.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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