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Lot 111
Sale 6268 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Apr 30, 2012
6:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$4,000 -
6,000
Price Realized
$8,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Renaissance Revival walnut desk label of george j. henkels (1819-1883), philadelphia, pa
Bears brass plate inscribed, "George J. Henkels Cabinetmaker 211 Sth 12th St. Phila." The rectangular top with outset corners on egg and dart and basket weave-carved cornice supported by caryatids enclosing a paneled hinged front, which opens to a elaborately fitted bird's-eye maple interior on base with drawer having "wolf-head" carved pulls, lion's head and acanthus carved cabriole legs ending in paw feet.
H: 56 in. W: 44 in. D: 23 1/2 in.