ID 848654
Lot 93 | A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE DRESSING-CHEST
Estimate value
£ 6 000 – 10 000
ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1770
The serpentine moulded top above four graduated drawers mounted with escutcheons and drop-handles on shell and foliate backplates, the top drawer with three compartments and previously further fitted, with a moulded apron on ogee bracket feet with recessed wooden castors, with printed label from 'GRIFFIN & Co.'s Furniture Depository / COLCHESTER / Name Mr Alefounds (?) / No. 951'
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 43 1/2 in. (110 cm.) wide; 24 1/2 in. (62 cm.) deep
Special notice
This lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day following the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: [email protected].
| Applied technique: | Ormolu |
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| Medium: | Mahogany, Gold, Wood |
| Historical era: | Georgian period |
| Place of origin: | Northern Europe, United Kingdom |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Dressers |
| Applied technique: | Ormolu |
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| Medium: | Mahogany, Gold, Wood |
| Historical era: | Georgian period |
| Place of origin: | Northern Europe, United Kingdom |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Dressers |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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