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THBVirginia Chippendale Mahogany Desk and Bookcase
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
LiveDec 4, 2021
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- Lot Description
Williamsburg, possibly shop of Anthony Hay, 1765-1770, dentil molded scrolled pediment with carved rosettes, over blind fretwork frieze, arched doors opening to fitted interior with adjustable shelves, lower case with fitted desk interior over five drawers, on straight bracket feet, several old inscriptions, including "J. Selden Herbert", 95 x 41 x 22-1/2 in.
Provenance: probably descended in the Selden family of Virginia; H.C. Valentine and Co., Richmond, Virginia, 1929; additional provenance details see: Colonial Williamsburg file notes (online and accompany lot); Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
Condition
cornice replaced (replacement based on part of the original that survived, original element accompanies the lot), fall board hinges replaced, brasses, feet, and base molding replaced, scratches at fall board escutcheons, the bookcase drawers replaced, lacking one secret drawer in prospect interior, pigeon hole brackets replaced (accompanied by an extensive conservation treatment report, work performed in 1982 by Colonial Williamsburg conservation department
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