Lot Essay
George M. White was appointed "Architect of the Capital" by President Richard Nixon January 27, 1971 and retired November 21, 1995.
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BOSTON, 1760-1780
Details
A CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY BLOCK-FRONT SLANT-FRONT DESK
BOSTON, 1760-1780
appears to retain its original cast brass hardware
44 5/8 in. high, 41 5/8 in. wide, 21 5/8 in. deep
BOSTON, 1760-1780
appears to retain its original cast brass hardware
44 5/8 in. high, 41 5/8 in. wide, 21 5/8 in. deep
Provenance
George M. White, Bethesda, Maryland
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