GEORGE III STYLE JAPANNED SECRETARY BOOKCASE.

GEORGE III STYLE JAPANNED SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Late 19th century, England. With old elements, the secretary in two parts. The upper case fitted with a pair of doors opening to shelves. Each door applied with elliptic moldings beneath a molded cornice. The lower case with hinged sloping lid opening to pigeon holes and lid over four graduated long drawers with cockbeaded edges, raised a on molded base with shaped bracket feet. Japanned green surfaces with gilt and paint decorated landscape in the oriental taste. SIZE: 80″ h x 36″ w of case x 19-1/2″ d PROVENANCE: From a fine Augusta, Maine estate. CONDITION: Surfaces original but dry and crusty with losses to Japanning. Surfaces fair. Structurally sound. 9-29190 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

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
	2070	$3,555.00	GEORGE III STYLE JAPANNED SECRETARY BOOKCASE. Late 19th century, England. With old elements, the secretary in two parts. The upper case fitted with a pair of doors opening to shelves. Each door applied with elliptic moldings beneath a molded cornice. The lower case with hinged sloping lid opening to pigeon holes and lid over four graduated long drawers with cockbeaded edges, raised a on molded base with shaped bracket feet. Japanned green surfaces with gilt and paint decorated landscape in the oriental taste. SIZE: 80″ h x 36″ w of case x 19-1/2″ d PROVENANCE: From a fine Augusta, Maine estate. CONDITION: Surfaces original but dry and crusty with losses to Japanning. Surfaces fair. Structurally sound. 9-29190 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 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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