Lot 168
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A CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE-DESK

Details
A CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE-DESK
PROBABLY NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, 1760-1780

The rectangular molded top over a conforming case with scratch-beaded long drawer opening to a partly fitted interior over tiers of three graduated short drawers flanking a kneehole backed by a panelled cupboard door enclosing two shelves above a molded base, on bracket feet--32in. high, 40 1/2in. wide, 22 1/4in. deep

Lot Essay

With its full dust boards, horizontally laminated glue blocks for the feet, and double filet to the base molding, this desk displays characteristics of Norfolk cabinetmaking. See Ronald L. Hurst and Sumpter Priddy III, "The Neoclassical Furniture of Norfolk, Virginia, 1770-1820," Antiques (May, 1990), pp. 1140-1153.