Lot Essay
An inlaid cabinet of nearly identical form was sold Sotheby's London, 12 February 1988, lot 91.
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CIRCA 1790
Details
A GEORGE III TORTOISESHELL, SATINWOOD, AMARANTH, MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY DRESSING/WRITING CABINET-ON-STAND**
Circa 1790
In two sections, the rectangular superstructure with an overhanging cornice above a pair of glazed doors, enclosing an interior fitted with fourteen variously sized cedar-lined drawers with tortoiseshell veneered fronts centered by a niche with false back concealing five short drawers, the base with three long drawers, the uppermost fitted with an assortment of open and lidded compartments, wells and a hinged mirror, the second drawer with a leather-inset sliding writing surface flanked by wells fitted with glass ink bottles, the sides of the upper section with centered panelled fan medallion, the lower section with centered satinwood medallion, on straight tapering legs and brass spade feet, lacking casters
61½in. (156cm.) high, 31in. (79cm.) wide, 23in. (58cm.) deep
Circa 1790
In two sections, the rectangular superstructure with an overhanging cornice above a pair of glazed doors, enclosing an interior fitted with fourteen variously sized cedar-lined drawers with tortoiseshell veneered fronts centered by a niche with false back concealing five short drawers, the base with three long drawers, the uppermost fitted with an assortment of open and lidded compartments, wells and a hinged mirror, the second drawer with a leather-inset sliding writing surface flanked by wells fitted with glass ink bottles, the sides of the upper section with centered panelled fan medallion, the lower section with centered satinwood medallion, on straight tapering legs and brass spade feet, lacking casters
61½in. (156cm.) high, 31in. (79cm.) wide, 23in. (58cm.) deep
Provenance
With Asprey's, London.
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's New York, 23 January 1988, lot 207 ($17,600).
Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 24 January 1992, lot 223 ($14,300).
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's New York, 23 January 1988, lot 207 ($17,600).
Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 24 January 1992, lot 223 ($14,300).
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.