Lot Essay
This corresponds to a pattern for a 'library table' published in George Hepplewhite's The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide of 1794, pl.50.
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PARTNER'S DESK
The incurved red leather-inset top with a reeded edge, on two pedestals, each with a frieze drawer above a cabinet door, the reverse with five graduated drawers, with overall string inlay, alterations, previously with casters
30in. (77.5cm.) high, 45in. (114.5cm.) wide, 35in. (90cm.) deep
The incurved red leather-inset top with a reeded edge, on two pedestals, each with a frieze drawer above a cabinet door, the reverse with five graduated drawers, with overall string inlay, alterations, previously with casters
30in. (77.5cm.) high, 45in. (114.5cm.) wide, 35in. (90cm.) deep