A GEORGE III MAHOGANY READING-TABLE

IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1765

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY READING-TABLE
IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1765
Crossbanded overall, the moulded rectangular hinged ratched top with green leather writing-surface above a frieze drawer and with a slide to the right side, on square tapering legs and block feet, with counter-sunk leather castors, the rachet replaced
29¾in. (75.5cm.) high, 23½in. (60cm.) wide, 17¾in. (42cm.) deep

Provenance

Anonymous Sale; Christie's, London, 6 April 2000, lot 44.

Lot Essay

The squared feet, well chosen timber and simple elegant form with single-bead drawer surround compares to furniture supplied by Chippendale, notably for Dumfries House and Paxton House ( see C. Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, vol.II, New York, 1978, figs.396, 425, 460).

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