Lot Essay
A related kneehole desk is illustrated in Sack, American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection (Vol. 7, P4995), p. 1706
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PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED SOUTHERN COLLECTOR
A CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY KNEE HOLE BUREAU
MASSACHUSETTS, 1760-1780
Details
A CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY KNEE HOLE BUREAU
Massachusetts, 1760-1780
The molded and blocked top above a conforming case fitted with one long drawer with interior dividers above a central recessed and paneled hinged door opening to a shelved interior, flanked by three blockfront short drawers, all on bracket feet with scrolled returns, appears to retain original brasses
30in. high, 32½in. wide, 18½in. deep
Massachusetts, 1760-1780
The molded and blocked top above a conforming case fitted with one long drawer with interior dividers above a central recessed and paneled hinged door opening to a shelved interior, flanked by three blockfront short drawers, all on bracket feet with scrolled returns, appears to retain original brasses
30in. high, 32½in. wide, 18½in. deep
Provenance
G.K.S. Bush, Inc.