Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 23, 2024: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 23, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 2350

FINE AND RARE NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY DESK AND BOOKCASE

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$4,800
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

FINE AND RARE NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY DESK AND BOOKCASE, two-piece construction, the upper case featuring bold broken-arch cornice with dentil molding and light carving centering corkscrew flame finial retaining possibly original gilt surface over two fielded-panel doors, each with shaped double-ogee molded profile at top, concealing interior fitted with multiple cubbies and ledger slots, several with shaped valances, candle slides below, the lower case with hinged slant lid concealing complex interior featuring central prospect door flanked by document drawer and banks of small drawers and cubbies conforming to an overall blocked serpentine profile, above four graduated full drawers flanked by solid ends, lower drawer bearing highly unusual recessed carved shell, the whole raised on bold applied ogee bracket feet. White pine and yellow pine secondary woods. Retains likely original hinges, period brasses, and an old surface with warm color. Possibly Massachusetts. Circa 1770. 100" HOA, 39" WOA, 25 1/2" DOA.
 

Condition

Very good overall condition with minor scattered wear. Very minor losses and repairs to cornice. Minor repairs to candle slides. Minor wear to feet and small crack and repair to base molding. Small loss to case rail above lock for one drawer.

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***Shipping:
Effective March 1, 2024 In-house shipping is no longer available with Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates (JSEA). Shipping of all lots is through one of two local UPS stores with whom we have successfully worked with in the past. Buyers will receive a shipping form to fill out and return to the UPS store. As a courtesy to our clientele, once the invoice is paid, JSEA will arrange transport and make delivery to each respective store at no extra charge. Once the items ship, buyers will receive a paid shipping invoice and tracking number.
For “No ship” lots requiring a third-party shipper, e.g. furniture, please see our list of recommendations. 

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Once a third party shipper has been determined, please email info@jeffreysevans.com with your preferences to ensure all paperwork is in order.
Any paid invoice with outstanding fees will be subject to the storage fees listed below. The grace period begins once the buyer is notified of shipping charges. 

Due to excessive fraud, purchases can only be shipped to the billing address on the credit card used for payment. If you wish to have your purchases shipped to an alternate address, you must contact the front office to review and possibly approve the change.

***Pick Up: 2177 Green Valley Lane, Mount Crawford, VA
We are required by law to collect Virginia State Sales Tax and Nexus Tax where applicable. If you are exempt please read below. 
If you are tax exempt, a copy of the sales and use certificate from your state must be presented and placed on file before the tax is removed from the invoice.
Sales Tax Information may be found on the Virginia Department of Taxation website. 
Contact the office at 540-434-3939 or email info@jeffreysevans.com to make an appointment if you plan to pick up your winnings. We will have your items ready to collect at your scheduled appointment time. All pick-ups must be scheduled at least twenty-four hours in advance.
Pick-up hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm ET.
** Storage Fee Information
Items won must be picked up within (2) weeks after the date of the auction. Any items not picked up within (2) weeks of the sale are subject to an additional storage fee. Any paid invoice with outstanding fees will be subject to the storage fees listed below. The grace period begins once the buyer is notified of shipping charges. 
After 35 days, there will be a storage fee implemented, of $10 per day, per large item e.g. furniture, and $5 per day, per small item.
Any items that have not been picked up within thirty(30) days of the sale will be considered abandoned and become property of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. 

 

Accounts unpaid after twenty five (25) days of the sale will be subject to a 5% monthly finance charge. Administrative fees may apply.

 

 

 

 

From a Shenandoah Valley private collection.
Property from the estate of Doris W. Smith, Staunton, VA.