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Live Auction

Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, May 16, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 591

George III Mahogany Cylinder Desk and

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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
Bookcase British, early 19th century, upper case with flat molded gothic cornice over two glazed doors with fabric-lined adjustable shelved interior, lower case with cylinder opening to fitted desk interior with leather-lined writing board, long drawers with oak linings, French feet, 89 x 46-1/4 x 22 in., breaks and repairs to feet including one rear foot with some associated loss and glue repair, one area of veneer loss at front edge (where handle for cylinder hits front edge), some repairs and restorations to muntins, top surface of desk fully finished (bookcase probably a good match), some areas of molding with distress and minor losses, scattered repairs and retouch to veneers, brasses replaced, some drawer frames loose at joints. Provenance: Property of Ronald and Cheryl Howard, sold to benefit the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

Condition

breaks and repairs to feet including one rear foot with some associated loss and glue repair, one area of veneer loss at front edge (where handle for cylinder hits front edge), some repairs and restorations to muntins, top surface of desk fully finished (bookcase probably a good match), some areas of molding with distress and minor losses, scattered repairs and retouch to veneers, brasses replaced, some drawer frames loose at joints