AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT-BOOKCASE

Lot 95
27.03.2024 10:00UTC -05:00
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$ 47 880
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUSA, New York
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ID 1174584
Lot 95 | AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT-BOOKCASE
Estimate value
$ 40 000 – 60 000
The dentiled cornice centered by a broken pediment, above two pairs of geometrically-glazed doors carved with cabochons, foliage and shells, each enclosing four later adjustable shelves, the lower section with a pair of concave cut-corner paneled doors with patera-enriched corners, enclosing two marbled paper-lined sliding trays, flanked on each side by four graduated drawers on a plinth base, with S-pattern keyholes, the drawer fronts with plugged holes indicating the pulls are old replacements, with paper label on the interior inscribed in ink 'Shelf 5' and with a list of books, the trays labelled 'Sexeys School' and with other Somerset institutions, the reverse of the pediment with remains of 18th century nailed paper label
110 in. (279.4 cm.) high, 1031/2 in. (262.9 cm.) wide, 23 in. (58.4 cm.) deep
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