Lot 39
The sloping and adjustable top with finely carved gadrooned border above three drawers frieze enclosing on long drawer with central partition and leather mounted pull out board, supported by the pedestals each with three drawers flanking a kneehole cupboard, mirroring the partner side with dummy frieze drawer, with key, 135 width x 78.5 depth x 83cm height
One key
Estimate $12,000 - $20,000
Generally in good order, original colour and finish, wood grain split to top side and kneehole panel, scratches to top consummate to age and use
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Purchased Mallett & Son London in 2000
Mallett Millennium by Lanto Synge 'Fine Furniture and Works of Art, page 102 illustration 99
The form and quality of the desk exhibit attributes of pieces that have been attributed to the St Martin's Lane syndicate of cabinet makers whose output is epitomised by the leading 18th century furniture designer and manufacturer Thomas Chippendale.
EVENING AUCTION: The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8201
6:30pm - 31 August 2017
The National Art School, Sydney
VIEWING
Viewing Location
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2010
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 August, 11am-6pm
Thursday 31 August, by appointment only
CONTACT
Tim Nicol
timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au
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