' THE CATHERINE OF ARAGON DESK '
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' THE CATHERINE OF ARAGON DESK '

A LARGE MODERN BURR-OAK PARTNERS PEDESTAL DESK BY STEWART LINFORD

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' THE CATHERINE OF ARAGON DESK '
A LARGE MODERN BURR-OAK PARTNERS PEDESTAL DESK BY STEWART LINFORD
Figured timber throughout and the friezes carved with various scenes, including hunting and/or places on the Kimbolton Castle estate, and with concealed drawers, each pedestal with a further three drawers and opposing cupboards, sold with accompanying certificate and velvet-bound book
30.1/2 in. (77.5 cm.) high; 72 in. (183 cm.) wide; 40 in. (102 cm.)
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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Lot Essay

Kimbolton Castle, Cambridgeshire was where Catherine of Aragon was banished by Henry VIII until her death in 1536. The timbers used to make this desk were grown on this very same estate.

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