Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Anglo-Indian Heavily-Carved Hardwood Davenport Desk
- Price realized
- $923
- Pre-sale estimate
- $600 – $800
- Hammer price
- $750
- Category
- Dressers, Desks & Vanities
- Sold
- August 23, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES
Lot description
Anglo-Indian hardwood Davenport desk, late 19th c., elaborately carved and pierced throughout, with scrolling foliates and floral vinery, hinged leather-mounted slant-top revealing open storage, dual drawers, over single false drawer, raised on figural winged bird supports, single side drawer, fitted with multiple compartments, one side fitted with four drawers, spring-loaded hinged secret compartment with divided interior, shaped base headed by back-turned beasts, approx 34.5"h, 24.5"w, 23.5"d, kneehole: approx 27.25"h, 19.5"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.