A George III mahogany and inlaid breakfront library bookcase
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A George III mahogany and inlaid breakfront library bookcase

細節
A George III mahogany and inlaid breakfront library bookcase
In the manner of Gillows, the upper part with a moulded dentil cornice flanked by triangular pediments with fluted and moulded crossbanded frieze with cavetto mouldings above, the upper part fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of octagonal and lozenge shaped glazed astragal doors to the centre, flanked by similar pairs of glazed astragal doors to the sides, the lower part with a moulded edge and fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of crossbanded and strung panel doors, flanked by similar pairs of panel doors to the sides, on moulded plinth base, some doors re-hung
170½in. (433cm.) wide, 116in. (295cm.) high, 20½in. (52cm.) deep
注意事項
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. All lots sold not cleared by 1.00p.m. on the Thursday following the sale will be removed to the warehouse of: Cadogan Tate Ltd., Fine Art Services Cadogan House, 2 Relay Road London W12 7JS Telephone: 44 (0)20 8753 3700 Facsimile: 44 (0)20 8753 3701 Lots will be available for collection following transfer to Cadogan Tate on the Friday following the sale and every weekday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE TO PURCHASERS WHO COLLECT THEIR LOTS WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE SALE. On the Thursday one week after the sale, a transfer and administration charge of £18.50 per lot will be payable and a storage charge of £3.20 per lot per day will then come into effect. These charges are payable to Cadogan Tate and are subject to VAT and an insurance surcharge.

拍品專文

Designs for library bookcases with triangular pediments to the ends are illustrated in Gillows Furniture Designs, 1760-1800, edited and introduced by Lindsay Boynton, figures 168 & 169