Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
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June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2299

SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT FALL-FRONT DESK

Estimate: $500 - $800

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

SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA CHIPPENDALE WALNUT FALL-FRONT DESK, featuring hinged fall-board concealing a stepped interior, above four graduated thumb-molded drawers with later brass pulls, solid ends, raised on original ogee-bracket feet with a distinctive profile. Yellow pine secondary wood. Retains an old surface with warm color. Possibly Surry Co, VA. Fourth quarter 18th century. 47" H, 40" W, 22" D.
Literature: Closely parallels Hurst/Prown, Southern Furniture 1680-1830, The Colonial Williamsburg Collection, p. 460, fig. 139.3.
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Condition

Very good overall condition, typical interior patches at hinge areas, cracks and repairs to foot, but all elements appear to be original, lower drawer with lip patch and small loss, expected wear. 

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From the estate of Susan and the late Dr. Galen Craun Jr., Harrisonburg, VA.