Emporium Auctions
Thu, Sep 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 190
George III Figured Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Estimate: $400 - $700
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 18th century, figured mahogany throughout, dovetailed drawers with oak linings, fitted desk interior with leather lined writing surface, on original ogee bracket feet, probably original brass pulls, 42-1/2 x 44 x 22-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Georgia CollectionCondition
good structural condition overall, finish wear, scratches, drips, and other distress, chip and loss at one edge of slant front, original feet and most blocking with scattered minor repairs (replaced rear structural brackets), distress and stains to leather writing surface, bump and distress at one base molding, other scattered distress
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