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18th Century American Chippendale Cherry Secretary Desk in Two Parts, ca 1770. Connecticut Top was added in the 18th century … Read more 18th Century American Chippendale Cherry Secretary Desk in Two Parts, ca 1770. Connecticut Top was added in the 18th century to "upgrade" the desk base into a more substantial full secretary. Often done as family became more prominent. Th upper section having three flame top finial with broken arch top, carved flowers, and deep center shell over two blind doors opening to sections and small drawers on lower section, having slant lid desk opening to shell carved door and eleven total drawers over four oxbow drawers all set on ball and claw feet. height 107 inches, width of base and top 38 inches Provenance: Francis P. Garvan (1875-1937), New York; by descent to his wife, Mabel Brady Garvan (1886-1979), New York; Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York. Then given to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut, 1950. See less
- Dimensions
- 38ʺW × 25ʺD × 109ʺH
- Styles
- Chippendale
- Table Shape
- Other (unique shapes)
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cherry Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- GOOD Additions or alterations made to the original: Base is about 1760 with top added around 1770 as an upgrade … moreGOOD Additions or alterations made to the original: Base is about 1760 with top added around 1770 as an upgrade into a more substantial showpiece. Early dry finish. less
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