Chippendale Carved Mahogany Block-front Desk

Description:

Chippendale Carved Mahogany Block-front Desk, Boston, Massachusetts, late 18th century, the molded lid opening to a stepped and blocked interior with valanced compartments and drawers, flanked by two shell-carved drawers, over a case of four graduated long drawers and carved claw-and-ball feet, (imperfections),ht. 43 1/2, wd. 41 1/4, dp. 21 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

splits to the sides, notably to the right side running the vertical length, with and old refinish and craquelure in some areas, about 8" of new backboard, replaced brasses, some splits to the lid and a small patch, one interior drawers and one exterior drawer reconstructed.


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