GEORGE III BURR WALNUT LINEN PRESS.

GEORGE III BURR WALNUT LINEN PRESS. Second half 18th century. In two parts, the upper section with cove molded corners above the rectangular case fitted with a pair of cross-banded doors, each applied with a shaped, molded, string inlaid burr panel opening to an interior of four fixed shelves above three aligned short drawers. Fitted to the lower case of three graduated cross-banded cockbeaded long drawers joined to a cove molded base with central drop panel, raised on bracket feet with shaped returns. SIZE: 84-1/2″ h x 61-1/2″ w x 23″ d. PROVENANCE: From a New England Institution. CONDITION: The linen press retains early if not original surfaces. The moldings, constructed from small sections, are missing some of same. Paneled doors with shrinkage cracks as are case side panels. Proper left rear foot a later replacement. In need of professional restoration. Good overall. 9-22394 (1,500-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	3130	$10,350.00	GEORGE III BURR WALNUT LINEN PRESS. Second half 18th century. In two parts, the upper section with cove molded corners above the rectangular case fitted with a pair of cross-banded doors, each applied with a shaped, molded, string inlaid burr panel opening to an interior of four fixed shelves above three aligned short drawers. Fitted to the lower case of three graduated cross-banded cockbeaded long drawers joined to a cove molded base with central drop panel, raised on bracket feet with shaped returns. SIZE: 84-1/2″ h x 61-1/2″ w x 23″ d. PROVENANCE: From a New England Institution. CONDITION: The linen press retains early if not original surfaces. The moldings, constructed from small sections, are missing some of same. Paneled doors with shrinkage cracks as are case side panels. Proper left rear foot a later replacement. In need of professional restoration. Good overall. 9-22394 (1,500-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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