American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Chippendale Mahogany Block-front Slant-lid Desk, Massachusetts, c. 1760-80, the thumb-molded lid opens to a stepped interior of shell-carved prospect door flanked by shell-carved drawers, blocked drawers, and compartments all above three drawers, on a cockbeaded case of four graduated drawers, on claw-and-ball feet with shaped returns, original brass pulls, old refinish, ht. 44 1/4, case wd. 40, case dp. 20 1/2 in.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
very good structural condition, with a minor shrinkage crack to a side, but with no major damage, repairs or restorations. Although it has been refinished, it has good color.
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
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.