New England Late Federal Child's Painted Desk and Bookcase

circa 1830-40, white pine, two part form (attached), the diminutive form featuring upper bookcase with pronounced beveled cornice above to hinged doors with double Gothic arch, shelved interior above two small side by side drawers, the desk with hinged fold out writing lid having loper support, projecting upper drawer above two graduated drawers, fully turned column support, all over Colonial blue paint to case with red highlight.
46 x 23 x 11 in.
From the Estate of the late Elinor Crittenton Strobel, Davidson, North Carolina, formerly Litchfield, Connecticut
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Old but likely later and enhanced paint; no key; lower back panel of top piece missing; lacking one drawer pull; loper pulls missing; expected paint wear especially at edges.