Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - Day 1 - 20th April 2021

Lot 279

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £4200

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Description

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE

C.1780

the later moulded cornice above geometric astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with cupboard doors, with outline mouldings and turned rondels, enclosing shelves

205.6cm high, 217cm wide, 58cm deep

Provenance

By repute, purchased by the vendor's husband c.1999 from Richard Gardner Antiques for £23,000.