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The November 2023 Auctions: Day One

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 4

Wooton Desk Manufacturing Company (American, 1874-1890) Renaissance Revival Extra Grade Rotary Desk, Ca. 1876, H 63.5" W 56" Depth 30"

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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Ebonized And Burled Walnut exterior. Cylinder opens to reveal a satinwood interior and tooled leather writing surface. Stenciled on the bottom of drawer: T. G. Sellew III Fulton St., New York. Pictured on the back cover plate of American Furniture of the 19th Century, 1983. Exhibited: "Wooton Patent Desks, A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place" Indiana State Museum (Indianapolis, IN) and The Oakland Museum (Oakland, CA) 1983. Provenance: Property of a Grosse Pointe Park, MI private collector. Sotheby's, New York. January 2013, lot 423, Collection of Richard and Eileen Dubrow

Condition

Minor scuffs and scratches at the corners and edges. 3" circular water stain at the top. Overall very good condition with minor wear due to use and age. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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