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Thu, Sep 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 226

George II Style Carved Figured Walnut Ladies Desk

Estimate: $200 - $400

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, late 19th century, highly figured walnut veneers, fitted desk interior with leather writing surface over three dovetailed drawers, on carved and parcel gilt frame with carved feet, pierced carved skirt, 37 x 24-12 x 18 in.

Provenance: From the Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

warping to lid, losses to drawer pulls, scattered veneer chips, distress, cracks, and repairs, scratches and some veneer bubbling to desk interior

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