Chippendale Carved Cherry Slant-lid Desk

Description:

Chippendale Carved Cherry Slant-lid Desk, probably New England, second half 18th century, the lid opening to a fitted interior of eight valanced compartments and drawers, two split-baluster document drawers, and a central prospect door with four hidden drawers, over a case of four thumbmolded, graduated drawers and flanked by fluted quarter-columns, all on an ogee base, (imperfections),ht. 46 1/2, wd. 39, dp. 21 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

refinished, scratches, some patches, areas of restoration


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