Lot 139
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE

THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular breakfront moulded cornice with triangular open pediment, above a dentilled and cavetto frieze, above four glazed doors with geometric astragals, each door enclosing three adjustable shelves with moulded mahogany fronts, above a base section enclosing a pair of central panelled doors, each door enclosing five shelves, the side doors each enclosing two adjustable shelves, on a plinth base, the drawers in the base section with concave quarter-fillets and axe-head handles, two panes cracked
103½ in. (263 cm.) high; 104 in. (264 cm.) wide; 24 in. (61 cm.) deep
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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.

Lot Essay

The use of concave quarter-fillets as a drawer strengthener is found on case furniture supplied by cabinet-makers at the top of the 18th century London furniture-making business. Examples by or attributed to John Cobb include the pair of lacquer commodes from St Giles' House, Dorset (sold by the Earl of Shaftesbury, Christie's, London, 11 November 1999, lot 100) and a padouk commode sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 30 November 2000, lot 134. An example attributed to Thomas Chippendale includes a serpentine chest with 'S-pattern' key holes, sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 25 November 2004, lot 79.

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