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May Premier Auction: Day 1

Fri, May 19, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Sun, May 21, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 112

George III Carved and Figured Mahogany Desk and Bookcase

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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, 18th century, dovetailed drawers with red cedar and other mixed secondary woods, upper case with pierced scrolled pediment over a blind fret freeze above a single glaze door flanked by a stop fluted pilasters, fitted interior, lower case with slant lid over fitted interior, gilt brass rococo pulls, straight bracket feet, 87 x 34 x 21 in.. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Marjorie S. Fisher, Palm Beach, Florida

Condition

good period object in rough condition, fallboard currently detached (broken hinges), extensive breaks and losses to pediment (many pieces off, but present), brasses replaced, repairs and restorations to feet (some elements possibly period), door glazing is restored, other restorations and losses