14th Nov, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST
A Pair of George IV Carved Mahogany Bookcases, in the manner of Gillows, 2nd quarter 19th century, the upper section of graduated rectangular form with S shaped scrolled brackets, the cupboard bases with moulded cupboard doors, all between leaf carved trusses, 45cm by 32cm by 194cm
Provenance: Delamere House, Cheshire
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
. Bookcase one rather faded small section of timber missing, the front left corner platform base scuffed. The second bookcase has variation in colour, section of timber missing front right corner, verso of the bookcase later brackets added for strengthening, assuming the bookcases are portable the white spaces are carrying handles, one bookcase (with brackets to verso) repairs to scroll supports
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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction, 14th Nov, 2020
Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction
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