Description:

Federal inlaid mahogany desk and bookcase, probably New York circa 1790-1800, broken-arch pediment with rosettes and inlaid plinth and line-inlaid frieze, top with divided glazed doors opening to adjustable shelved interior, lower case with quarter-fan inlaid fallboard opening to fitted interior, quarter-fan inlaid long drawers with highly figured mahogany veneers, on shaped bracket feet.
H96" W46" D22 1/2"

Provenance: Dallas, Texas private collection

Other Notes: Sumpter Priddy, commentary: Desk and bookcase, America, 1795-1805 Dimensions: Height 96", width 46", depth 22 1/2" Medium: mahogany with mahogany veneers and light and dark wood inlays primary; poplar and yellow pine secondary

The piece has much in common with Charleston secretary bookcases. Similarities include its pediment shaping (particularly the carved rosettes), mullion arrangement, writing interior, dimensions, and play of lighter veneers on the drawer fronts versus darker veneers of the surrounding banding and case. The final analysis, however, yields that it more likely originated in New York. Factors supporting this conclusion comprise of the grouped faded light wood "pentaglyph" inlayed in the cornice frieze and the secondary materials and construction--most Charleston pieces had dust boards during this period.

    Condition:
  • Good restored condition with old repairs, minor scratches and scuffs consistent with age and use. One corner of cornice nicked. On left door: top left square appear to be replaced with old glass. On right door: bottom right square, top right and left squares and left middle rectangle appear to be replaced with old glass. Please refer to commentary by Sumpter Priddy listed in full description online.


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