Sold for $3,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A George III Mahogany Writing Desk

18TH CENTURY

with gilt-tooled black leather inset top.

Height 30 1/4 x width 40 x depth 24 inches.

Collection of Mrs. A. Edward Allinson

Provenance:
Christie's, New York, January 25, 2001, Sale 9594, Lot 385

Condition Report

There is some horizontal cracking and separating of wood on side panels. Also, some staining on interior of drawers and a slight crack at corner of one front center drawer. See photos. In general desk in very good condition. All drawers pull smoothly and fit well.

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