Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I - February 3, 2023

Fri, Feb 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 478

George III Figured Mahogany Pitch Pediment Desk and Bookcase

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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, uppercase with pediment and blind fretwork tympanum, paneled doors flanked by stop fluted pilasters, adjustable shelved interior, over two candle slides, the lower case with fitted desk interior with deeply carved concave prospect door flanked by stop fluted document drawers, dovetailed construction, oak drawer liners, ogee bracket feet, pierced batwing brasses and escutcheons, 97-1/2 x 47-1/2 x 25-1/2 in. 

Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple

Condition

some original foot elements with repairs, restorations and some later blocking, possibly lacking drawers behind prospect door, some warping to fall board, lacking central ornament, typical shrinkage to panels and minor warping to upper doors, molding closes at one pilaster base, other possible repairs (later finish on secondary surfaces), other surface distress, finish spotting, shrinkage cracks consistent and minor repairs consistent with age and use, appears to retain original brasses, loss to one candle slide facing