Lot Essay
A similar George III satinwood secretaire-cabinet was sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 22 November 2007, lot 623 (£38,900).
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LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A GEORGE III SATINWOOD SECRETAIRE-CABINET
LATE 18TH CENTURY
Inlaid with chequer-banding overall, the rectangular moulded Greek-key cornice above a panelled frieze and a pair of doors with oval astragals, the secretaire drawer simulated as two drawers, enclosing a fitted interior of four satinwood-lined drawers simulated as three above pigeon-holes with fretwork, above three graduated drawers and shaped bracket feet, the handles replaced, restorations and replacements
75 in. (190 cm.) high; 31¼ in. (79.5 cm.) wide; 18½ in. (47 cm.) deep
LATE 18TH CENTURY
Inlaid with chequer-banding overall, the rectangular moulded Greek-key cornice above a panelled frieze and a pair of doors with oval astragals, the secretaire drawer simulated as two drawers, enclosing a fitted interior of four satinwood-lined drawers simulated as three above pigeon-holes with fretwork, above three graduated drawers and shaped bracket feet, the handles replaced, restorations and replacements
75 in. (190 cm.) high; 31¼ in. (79.5 cm.) wide; 18½ in. (47 cm.) deep
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