A George III Mahogany Bookcase
Sale 1017 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Lots 1-238
Apr 20, 2022
10:00AM CT
Lots 239-434
Apr 21, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$1,000 -
$2,000
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Sold for $1,500
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Lot Description
A George III Mahogany Bookcase
Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Height 87 x width 40 x depth 21 1/2 inches.
The Estate of Mary Andrews Chenoweth, Denver, Colorado
Condition Report
Note: The secretary's pediment was left behind prior to delivery. It will not be delivered to Chicago until after the auction, so the item will not be fully available for immediate pickup. The buyer will be notified when the pediment arrives in Chicago.
Sturdy, complete condition, with good color and later polish. The interior later illuminated with lights that could be removed. The writing surface is missing a part of its molded edge along the top and has three slight age cracks on the outside. The leather writing surface is replaced. The interior drawers open with some difficulty due to shrinkage. The brasses are all replacements with some plugs visible on the outside drawer fronts. No keys. The proper right front bracket foot is slightly loose and needs minor repair.
Sturdy, complete condition, with good color and later polish. The interior later illuminated with lights that could be removed. The writing surface is missing a part of its molded edge along the top and has three slight age cracks on the outside. The leather writing surface is replaced. The interior drawers open with some difficulty due to shrinkage. The brasses are all replacements with some plugs visible on the outside drawer fronts. No keys. The proper right front bracket foot is slightly loose and needs minor repair.
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