Lot 294
  • 294

A Chippendale Figured Maple Desk and Bookcase, New England, circa 1790

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • height 83 in. by width 38 in. by depth 21 in. (210.8 cm by 96.5 cm by 53.3 cm)

Condition

Secondary woods are white pine and chestnut; proper right rear foot cracked; hardware not original; refinished. Interior of bookcase with dark stain.
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