A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE

IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS SHEARER, CIRCA 1790

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS SHEARER, CIRCA 1790
With an urn-topped pediment and corbelled cornice above four astragal-glazed doors, the lower section with a secretaire drawer and fitted interior above circular panelled doors on splayed bracket feet
98 in. (249 cm.) high; 91 in. (232 cm.) wide; 18 in. (45 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

This bookcase reflects the influence of Thomas Shearer's Book of Prices, 1788. Similar urn-capped Gothic arcaded cornices feature on his pattern for a wardrobe, whilst the Gothick glazing pattern and splayed bracket foot can be seen on designs for secretaires (illustrated in R. Fastnedge, Sheraton Furniture, London, 1962, figs. 66-67).

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