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Lot 585

George III Figured Mahogany Desk and Bookcase

Estimate: $600 - $900

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, highly figured mahogany paneled doors opening to fitted interior with adjustable shelves and four small drawers, lower case with fitted desk interior over three long drawers, set on original straight bracket feet, dovetailed drawers with oak linings, 83 x 44 x 22-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut

Condition

brasses replaced, warping to fall board and patches at hinges, typical shrinkage to upper doors, bookcase interior lacking some shelves and dividers, patches, cracks, and repairs at foot facings, cornice moldings with minor loss and some restorations, other typical cracks, surface distress, finish wear, and other minor repairs

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