Building America: The Wolf Family Collection

Building America: The Wolf Family Collection

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A Chippendale Mahogany Desk-and-Bookcase, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1770

No reserve

Auction Closed

April 21, 08:50 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A Chippendale Mahogany Desk-and-Bookcase

circa 1770


with printed label John L. Russell / 99838 01 affixed to the backboard, appears to retain its original hardware, feet replaced


96½ x 38¼ x 24¾ in. (245.1 x 97.2 x 62.9 cm.)

Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Americana, January 30–31 and February 1, 1975, sale 3720, lot 1008
[with] Israel Sack Inc., New York (acquire from the above)
Wolf Family Collection No. 0026 (acquired from the above on January 30, 1975)
Rhode Island Furniture Archive: RIF2691