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Emporium Auction - September 14, 2023

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 83

George III Inlaid Burl Walnut and Mahogany Lap Desk on Associated Stand

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

early 19th century, elliptical inlay, hinged lid with lock mechanism opening to fitted interior with tooled leather writing surface, sitting on later four legged mahogany stand, overall 21-1/4 x 16-3/4 x 10-1/4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Condition

restorations to interior with later paint and leather, writing surface lacking prop, prop hardware remains, veneer losses and shrinkage, filled areas

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Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina