CENTURIES OF TASTE: LEGACY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTION
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS
CIRCA 1780
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Price Realised USD 1,638
Estimate
USD 2,000 - USD 4,000
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Condition report
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With a clean, complete well-maintained appearance, structurally sound and ready to use. With scattered age and construction cracks, including vertically to each side and back, several of these with some stabilization or minor infill. Overall with general marks, nicks, surface scratches, tiny losses and repairs consistent with age and use, including a loss a section of the cockbead atop the lowest drawer, and minor repairs throughout the feet. The two uppermost of the long drawers with their stops off or partially off, but retained, and therefore receding further into the carcass than intended. The glue blocks overall repositioned or replaced. The drawers all affixed with modern lining paper, not removed for inspection. With a somewhat glossy polished surface. Overall good condition. With one key.
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Lot 249Sale 23577
CIRCA 1780A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERSEstimate: USD 2,000 - 4,000
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