Bidspirit auction | Chippendale Mahogany Desk and Bookcase

Chippendale Mahogany Desk and Bookcase - Chippendale Mahogany Desk and Bookcase School of John I. Wells, Hartford, CT, c. 1780-95. A nearly identical desk and bookcase is still in the Wells family made by John I. Wells, active from 1790 to 1800 in Hartford, CT and is illustrated in ”Connecticut Valley Furniture” by Robert Lionetti and Thomas and Alice Kugelman, p. 372. Provenance: Joan Brownstein at the Triple Pier Antiques Show, 1999 77 1/2 x 38 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (196.9 x 97.2 x 48.9 cm.) Condition: Lowermost backboard replaced. One bookcase door lacks lock. Lacks keys shrinkage crack to fall board. Stains, bruises and wear to interior/writing surface. Brasses replaced. Scattered losses to drawer lips. Shrinkage cracks to case sides. Small chip to mid molding at side front corner. Typical wear consistent with age and use. Otherwise, in overall good condition. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.