Lot 72: William IV Mahogany Cylinder Secretary Bookcase
William IV Mahogany and Dark Wood Inlaid Cylinder Secretary Bookcase
upper section with molded and rope-carved cornice above glazed Gothic-arched doors flanked by reeded columns; lower section with cylinder roll-front inlaid with contrasting darkwood scrolling motifs, opening to drawers and a pull-out triple writing surface inset with tooled leather, above two frieze drawers; raised on boldly turned legs ending in paw feet, circa 1830
height 89 inches, width 45 inches, depth 23 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection at 791 Park Avenue Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Purchased from Hyde Park Antiques, New York by Cullman & Kravis, later sold by Cullman & Kravis 6/14/1989 ($30,310) sale receipt available
Presents well in very good condition, minor loss and repairs to molding, one small crack to glass, age crack to cylinder door, left interior leather surface with tear
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Estimate: $2000- $4000
Auction Date: January 1, 2026
