$2,214
George III Mahogany Secretaire, England, late 18th/early 19th century, broken scroll pierced pediment with carved finial over two glazed doors with two interior wood shelves, above projecting lower case with fall-front leather inset writing surface, surmounted by multiple short drawers and correspondence slots, over three drawers, bracket feet, ht. 98 1/2, wd. 45, dp. 21 3/4 in. Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund Estimate $800-1,200 Top and bottom are married. Upper case doors are locked and no key available. Each with age-typical wear overall including some nicks and scuffs, replacement hardware, some panes of glazing with cracks and bubbles. Drawer for desk pulls out past case, fold-down writing surface sticks, wear to leather. Break to dust board causing third drawer to stick. Crack in rear leg. See photos. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-01-12
