George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

early 19th century, two part form, upper case with applied molded cornice, vertically veneered frieze over two hinged astragal molded doors, shelved interior, lower case with slant front lid having a banded edge, interior with central prospect door with fitted drawers flanked by drawers and pigeon holes, baize writing surface, the case with two over three banded drawers on shaped bracket feet.
90.5 x 44.25 x 22 in.
From the Estate of the late Benjamin W. Baker Sr., Raleigh, NC
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Likely later waist trim to top of desk; shrinkage crack to fall front lid; fading and insect damage to baize; later pulls; shrinkage cracks to sides of case.