1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
Two ways to bid:
Price | Bid Increment |
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$0 | $25 |
$250 | $50 |
$1,000 | $100 |
$2,000 | $250 |
$5,000 | $500 |
$10,000 | $1,000 |
$20,000 | $2,500 |
$50,000 | $5,000 |
$100,000 | $10,000 |
$200,000 | $25,000 |
$500,000 | $50,000 |
Jun 28, 2015 - Jun 29, 2015
Continental, 19th century. Unusual tiger maple and oak Secretaire à Abattant with a stepped top over a drop front enclosing an arrangement of five graduating short drawers to each side centered by a long drawer with stenciled initials over a prospects door painted with portrait bust of a royal officer flanked by spindle mounted document drawers and four small graduating drawers to each side, all with bone turned pulls, the exterior with three long drawers with inlaid escutcheons and individual locking mechanisms raised on short square tapered legs. Height 46.5", width 42.25", depth 17.25".
Structurally sound. All drawers open and shut smoothly with no sticking. No losses to the veneer is noted. One key is present and works all locking mechanisms. There is surface wear to the ebonized finish on the interior of desk commensurate with usage. Both sides of case show vertical shrinkage. Prior wood worm damage. Some oxidation to the right side of case with minor fading and possible repair to trim at base.