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Lot 870

George I Style Parcel Gilt Desk, Adam Style Armchair

Estimate: $600 - $900

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British, late 19th/early 20th century, desk with bookmatched figured walnut veneered top, serpentine facade set with two dovetailed drawers, centering Japanned panels, carved, gilt, and japanned legs, 32 x 54 x 21-1/2 in.; with an Adam style paint decorated and caned open armchair, 38 x 22 x 21-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Huntsville, Alabama Collection

Condition

desk with some surface distress and stains to top with minor water damage and veneer checking; chair with break and repair at one arm attachment to rear stile, typical craquelure to paint, caning in good condition

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