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Unusual Chippendale Carved Slant Front Desk

Description

New York or possibly Scottish, late 18th century, poplar secondary wood throughout, primary wood is elm (confirmed by microanalysis, accompanied by a copy of the report), elaborately carved and fitted desk interior, inset quarter columns, boldly formed claw and ball feet, several branded marks "TIH", 44-1/4 x 46-1/4 x 22 in.

Provenance: Gift of Timothy Ingraham Hubbard of Babylon, NY., on April 6, 1929; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

original feet, brasses replaced, losses to lips of fallboard, other scattered losses, one replaced bracket loose, significant wear throughout
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Unusual Chippendale Carved Slant Front Desk

Lot 0569

Estimate $400-$600Apr 9, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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