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Property From the Collection of Gayfryd Steinberg

Wed, Oct 20, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 171

Rare Directoire Brass and Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Ebonized Slant-Front Standing Desk

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

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

The hinged slant front opening to a welled interior with a ratchet mechanism, raised on lyre trestles with fluted supports headed by classical masks, joined by a wavy X-formed stretcher, ending on ebonized paw feet.

48 1/2 x 39 1/2 x 23 in.

Property from the Collection of Gayfryd Steinberg

Condition

The top with fading, minor age splits with some old patches and scattered areas of loss to the finish. The backside with fading. Minor repairs to the stretcher and the right side lyre. Evidence of old worming under the top with a small replacement. Wear is consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, very unusual form.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.