GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST.

Late 18th century. England. The case in two parts. The upper case of two aligned short drawers over three long drawers, all with cockbeaded edges, with molded cornice, fitted to the mid-molded lower case of three long graduated drawers with cockbeaded edges on a molded base raised on bracket feet with shaped returns. SIZE: 71″ h x 40″ w x 21″ d. PROVENANCE: Downeast Maine home, descendant of Knud Rasmussen, famous Danish arctic explorer whose “greatest achievement” was the massive Fifth Thule Expedition (1921–1924) being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Brasses later replacements, bracket feet are replacements, vertical minor shrinkage cracks on upper case sides, backboards original, one drawer edge with 3″ loss to cockbeading, early refinish, otherwise very good. Structurally sound. 51871-1 (500-1,000) – Lot 2317

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2317	$242.00	GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST. Late 18th century. England. The case in two parts. The upper case of two aligned short drawers over three long drawers, all with cockbeaded edges, with molded cornice, fitted to the mid-molded lower case of three long graduated drawers with cockbeaded edges on a molded base raised on bracket feet with shaped returns. SIZE: 71″ h x 40″ w x 21″ d. PROVENANCE: Downeast Maine home, descendant of Knud Rasmussen, famous Danish arctic explorer whose “greatest achievement” was the massive Fifth Thule Expedition (1921–1924) being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Brasses later replacements, bracket feet are replacements, vertical minor shrinkage cracks on upper case sides, backboards original, one drawer edge with 3″ loss to cockbeading, early refinish, otherwise very good. Structurally sound. 51871-1 (500-1,000) – Lot 2317 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST.