Lot Essay
A related stool with 'sham' leather-bound books was sold by the late Marjorie Wiggin Prescott, Christie's, New York, 31 January 1981, lot 309.
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OF GEORGE II STYLE, THE BASE LARGELY 18TH CENTURY
Details
A WALNUT LOW TABLE
OF GEORGE II STYLE, THE BASE LARGELY 18TH CENTURY
Designed as a stack of four folio books, two with simulated pines inscribed 'NATURE DISPLAYED VOL: XII' and 'MIXONS HISTORIES VOL: XI', the other two inscribed 'CIBBERS BIRTHDAY ODES &C' and 'WALDRONS WORKS.', on squared cabriole legs
19 in. (48.5 cm.) high; 18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) wide; 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) deep
OF GEORGE II STYLE, THE BASE LARGELY 18TH CENTURY
Designed as a stack of four folio books, two with simulated pines inscribed 'NATURE DISPLAYED VOL: XII' and 'MIXONS HISTORIES VOL: XI', the other two inscribed 'CIBBERS BIRTHDAY ODES &C' and 'WALDRONS WORKS.', on squared cabriole legs
19 in. (48.5 cm.) high; 18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) wide; 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) deep
Special notice
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.