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CHIPPENDALE SLANT FRONT DESK WITH CARVED SHELLS ON ITS LID AND BASE

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
CHIPPENDALE SLANT FRONT DESK WITH CARVED SHELLS ON ITS LID AND BASE
Attributed to Elijah Booth
Woodbury, Connecticut Circa 1745

Primary Wood: Maple
Secondary Wood: Pine, Oak, Poplar

Height: 42 inches
Width: 38 inches
Depth: 20 inches

Reference: Reference: Another desk of this form is in Luke Vincent Lockwood, Colonial Furniture, Figure 259.

This desk is illustrated in Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc., Catalogue XII – May 2002, page 15.

Item number 3158

Categories: Case Pieces, Desks Tags: BALL AND CLAW FOOT, BOOTH, CHIPPENDALE, CONNECTICUT, MAPLE, SHELL, SLANT FRONT

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Maple
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale
Incollect Reference #:	632671

Dimensions

W.	38 in;	H.	42 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	96.52 cm;	H.	106.68 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.