13th Jul, 2019 11:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale (Part II)

 
  Lot 738
 

738

A George III Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Bureau Bookcase, late 18th century, the...

A George III Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Bureau Bookcase, late 18th century, the fret carved swan neck pediment above lancet glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the fall, inlaid with an oval panel and with barber's pole stringing, enclosing a fitted interior of pigeon holes and drawers around a central cupboard, four long graduated drawers below, on bracket feet, 92cm by 51cm by 221cm

Sold for £450
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

. Height 221cm is max height including finial. Carcase is oak. Original satinwood inlay. Drawers are crossbanded, the brassware is original. Reasonable uniform colour, small shrinkage to corners around fall, bruising around moulding and feet, small section of timber split to end panel. New leather, with three keys. See images.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale (Part II), 13th Jul, 2019

Summer Fine Art Sale (Part II)

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