$12,000
NEW ENGLAND CHERRY OXBOW SECRETARY BOOKCASE WITH INLAY, C. 1780, H 78 1/2", W 40", D 22":A beveled cornice above a checkerboard-inlaid frieze and a pair of paneled doors, each centered by an inlaid star and having an inlaid fan at each corner, a slant-front desk and four graduated drawers below, raised on claw-and-ball feet; fitted with slots and drawers (see additional photos). Purchased from John A. Wright American Antiques, Colebrook, Conn.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2012-07-21