Sale 23AM01 | Lot 200

Classical Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Catalogue: American Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts
Classical Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Lot Details

Lot 200
Classical Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
School of Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1820
The flat cornice above gilt-bronze mounted pilasters flanking glazed doors opening to three adjustable shelves set on shallow center section with three drawers, the right most with fitted interior, all on lower section with fold-down writing surface above five drawers, side mounted pull-out slides, on arched center and raised on turned tapering octagonal legs ending in brass caps. Height 86 1/2 inches, width cornice 51 1/2 inches, width lower case 45 inches, depth 23 1/2 inches.
Provenance:
Thomas Farms, Westport, Connecticut
Kish family, Fairfield, Connecticut


C A New York Family

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $1,890 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

sunfading; minor veneer patching and cracking; writing surface is well worn; mahogany secondary wood; veneered underneath arch;


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Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $1,890 (includes buyer's premium)

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American Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts

Tue, May 02, 2023 at 10am EDT
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