Lot 146
146
A GEORGE I BURR WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK
THE PROPERTY OF A NEW YORK COLLECTOR
A GEORGE I BURR WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK

CIRCA 1715

Details
A GEORGE I BURR WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK
CIRCA 1715
The rectangular top with molded edge above a frieze drawer over a kneehole fitted with a door, flanked by two banks of three graduated drawers, with bail handles to sides, on bracket feet
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high, 34½ in. (87.5 cm.) wide, 18½ in. (47 cm.) deep
Provenance
Leonard Rose.
with Asprey, London.

Lot Essay

This kneehole desk was previously the property of Leonard Rose (1918-1984), the renowned cellist and a member of the Isaac Stern Trio. He was also a talented teacher, at The Juilliard School of Music from 1946 and the Curtis Institute from 1951 until 1962. His students included Lynn Harrell and Yo-Yo Ma as well as many cellists in major American orchestras.

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