18th Century Irish Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet Attributed to Christopher Hearn
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Mid-18th Century Irish Secretary Cabinet. Attributed to Christopher Hearn. Mahogany Kneehole Desk that pulls out to reveal a letter writing surface flanked by pen wells. Top with Double glass doors and moired shelves. Broken arch pediment with original carved flower ends. 92″ H x 38″ W x 18.5″ D. Literature: Quite similar to the Hearn attributed Secretaire Cabinet supplied to Lady Elizabeth Cobbe for Newbridge House, 1764. See “Irish Furniture, The Knight of Glin and James Peill” published by Yale University Press, New Haven and London, page 120, figure 163 Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Dimensions: Height: 92 in (233.68 cm) Width: 38 in (96.52 cm) Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm) Style: George II (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Mahogany,Carved Place of Origin: Ireland, Republic of Period: Mid-18th Century Date of Manufacture: 1750-65 Condition: GoodReplacements made: Brasses replaced in early life. Upper case may have been mirrored originally. Wear consistent with age and use.
