Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 499
George II Mahogany Paneled Desk and Bookcase
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British, mid 18th century, mahogany throughout, upper case with two paneled doors opening to adjustable shelved interior fitted with four dovetailed drawers above two candle slides, leather lined writing surface, four serpentine and concave drawers, lower case with fitted desk interior over three long drawers, set on straight bracket feet, 87-1/2 x 42 x 23 in.
Provenance: Private Georgia CollectionCondition
feet, brasses, and hinges replaced, some rebuilding to desk interior drawers, candle slides lacking pulls, surface abrasions and wear with some color distress and variation, lower backboards replaced, other scattered repairs, some patches and repairs at drawer lips
