2201

$4,147.50

VERY FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

Third quarter 18th century, England. In two parts, the upper case with exuberant carved foliate crest with central cartouche carved with a floral filled urn framed within scrolling leaf tips in high relief. The swan’s neck cove molded pediment terminating in floral rosettes with pendant leaf tips carved in deep relief above a pair of figural mahogany fielded panel doors opening to an interior fitted with two adjustable shelves over an arrangement of valanced pigeon holes over three aligned drawers fitted to the mid-molded lower case with hinged sloping lid over a pair of aligned short drawers flanked by lopers over three long graduated drawers all with cockbeaded edges on a molded plinth raised on well executed ogee bracket feet with shaped returns. Secretary retains a complete set of period brasses. SIZE: 96-1/2″ h x 42″ w overall x 39″ case w x 23″ d. CONDITION: In very fine original condition with undisturbed patina and well polished. Feet and all glue blocks original. 50598-1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2201

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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