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THBMassachusetts Senate Chamber Carved Mahogany Pedestal Desk
About Seller
PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveSep 14, 2023
Emporium Auction | Lots 1 to 506 | Featuring Pre-Columbian and Mesoamerican objects; jewelry including Tiffany and Cartier; art sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum; a wide variety of Continental, British, American, and Asian decorative objects, furniture, silver, and much more. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
mid to late 19th century, shaped top, blocked and paneled frieze, foliate mounted pilasters flanking a carved medallion depicting the Massachusetts state seal, kneehole configuration of drawers, interior collection label, 30-1/2 x 65-1/2 x 33-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: According to an "Old South Collection, 1876" label found inside one of the desk's drawers, this desk was used in the Massachusetts Senate Chambers by Governors John Albion Andrew (in office 1861-1866) and Roger Wolcott (in office 1897-1900).
Condition
structurally sound, lacking some original components including upper superstructure or gallery and base molding on proper right side, top with alterations and small repairs (likely originally had leather writing surface), later brasses, other general wear from age, use and alternation, sold as is
- Provenance
Private Collection
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