CALL US TODAY: (610) 269-4040 - FAX: (610) 269-9274

Auction Badge

Live

Pook & Pook Inc
Live Auction

The Collection of Paul & Rita Flack

Sat, Oct 13, 2018 10:00AM EDT
Lot 142

Pennsylvania Hepplewhite cherry slant front desk

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Exclusive on Bidsquare
Very fine Pennsylvania inlaid Hepplewhite cherry slant front desk, ca. 1785, the canted lid with an urn of tulips on a mahogany panel, centered by an inlaid band which opens to reveal a heavily inlaid interior with repeated panels, the book door with repeated urn of tulips, the case with four graduated drawers, each banded with an intricate shaped band, the drawers flanked by diamond inlaid stiles, with a sawtooth inlaid apron, all resting on flared French feet, 48 1/2" h., 38 1/2" w.

Condition

Repaired blowout to lid at lock. Brasses replaced. A few repaired breaks and patches to foot facings.