27th Mar, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

The Curious Collector

 
  Lot 59
 

59

A George III Mahogany Bookcase, 18th century, the broken arch pediment with trellis panels...

A George III Mahogany Bookcase, 18th century, the broken arch pediment with trellis panels above a dentil moulded frieze, over a pair of astragal glazed doors opening to a pale blue silk lined and shelved interior, the lower part similarly arranged, raised bracket feet, 116cm by 33cm by 243cm Provenance: Lyon & Turnbull, 26 March 2013, Lot 56

Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500


 

Structure solid, all glass good, rear right foot loose but complete (needs re-gluing). Small section of moulding to right side missing. Section of moulding to left side missing. Good colour overall. 1 key present.

 


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Auction: The Curious Collector, 27th Mar, 2021

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