Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Anglo-Indian Heavily Carved Hardwood Davenport Desk
- Price realized
- $1,169
- Pre-sale estimate
- $600 – $800
- Hammer price
- $950
- Category
- Dressers, Desks & Vanities
- Sold
- March 29, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3– MARCH 2026 | THE SPRING COLLECTION, FINE AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
Anglo-Indian carved hardwood Davenport desk, late 19th c., elaborately carved and pierced throughout with scrolling foliates and floral vinery, hinged slant-top revealing open storage, raised on figural supports with winged birds, one hinged side fitted with four drawers, spring-loaded hinged secret compartment with divided interior, shaped base headed by back-turned beasts with mouths agape, lock plate marked Chubb, London, glue reinforcement to wings, approx 32.5"h, 35.5"w, 25.5"d, kneehole: approx 25.5"h, 20.5"w
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.