Premier Auction - Session I - November 17, 2023 | Lot 551-1007
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 585
George III Inlaid Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
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, circa 1770, figured and banded top, the upper drawer with writing slide opening to a fitted interior, over three additional long drawers, dovetailed construction with oak linings, possibly original gilt, Rococo brasses, original straight bracket feet with period casters, 32-3/4 x 36 x 21-1/2 in.
Provenance: according to consigner notes, purchased Christie's, New York, October 24, 1984 for $2,600; Private Collection
Condition
very good condition, minor patches at backboards, typical shrinkage cracks at case sides and top
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according to consigner notes, purchased Christie's, New York, October 24, 1984 for $2,600; Private Collection
