Lot 204
A Fine American Classical Figured Mahogany Sécrétaire à Abattant, early 19th c., attributed to Duncan Phyfe, New York, having a marble top, paneled fall front lid with inset baize writing surface, interior fitted with shelves and drawers, flanked by side cupboards and blocked pilasters; the base with a pair of large crossbanded doors, shelf interior, conforming pilasters, molded base, height 60 3/8 in., width 53 1/4 in., depth 18 3/8 in. Provenance: Acquired from Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc., New York; ex-collection of the Great-Great Grandson of Admiral Raphael Semmes. Note: This monumental desk is indicative of the furniture emanating from the Phyfe workshop 1815-1830 The architectonic form, marble top, fine veneers, finely executed cabinetry and refined mounts seen in this desk are similar to those used in the Livingston Family Secretary now on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (L.909.2) and a fall front desk attributed to Phyfe and discovered by Stuart Feld. Reference: Feld. Of the Newest Fashion, Masterpieces of American Neo-Classical Decorative Arts, p. 46-47, cat. 14; Feld. Ibid, p. 17, fig. 7.
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