$400
American, mid to late19th century. A later interpretation of an early 19th century Gothic Revival-Empire transitional mahogany secretary bookcase in two pieces, the upper section with ogee cornice over a pair of glazed doors, each mounted to the top with blind fretwork carved with S scroll and phoenix, the interior with 3 adjustable shelves, the lower case with three short frieze drawers with ripple moldings over a green baize inset fold-over writing surface supported by pull out lopers above a long drawer with ripple molding and pair of doors with arched shaped panels and central ripple molding over a scroll carved shaped apron raised on casters. Approximate height 89.75", width 42.25", depth 20".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-10-18
