american-classical-secretary-bookcase
Lot 445
American Classical Secretary Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1840, three part form, mahogany, mahogany veneer, poplar and white pine secondary, projecting removable cornice, over two glazed hinged doors, louvered shelf interior, with fall front secretary desk, divided and drawered interior with maple and rosewood veneers, with green felt writing surface, lower cabinet with two drawers over a central concave hinged door flanked by two paneled doors, all featuring applied scrolled carved borders, raised on short molded feet.

96 x 48 x 24 in.

Estate of the Late Richard Rivoire, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Some surface scratches and wear; lower concave door detached but present and with break and loss at hinge; later glass to one door; some veneer chips and loss.