MID-18TH CENTURY

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE
MID-18TH CENTURY
The foliate-carved waisted cornice above four doors with foliate-carved inner edges, filled with gilt chicken wire and enclosing adjustable shelves, above a Vitruvian Scroll band and four quarter-veneered doors, on an egg-and-dart moulded plinth base, the back lined in later green linen
96 in. (244 cm.) high; 93 ¾ in. (238 cm.) wide; 8 ½ in. (21.5 cm.) deep

Provenance

Acquired from Edward Hurst, July 2007.

Special notice

Specified lots (sold and unsold) marked with a filled square not collected from Christie’s, 8 King Street, London SW1Y 6QT by 5.00pm on the day of the sale will, at our option, be removed to Crozier Park Royal (details below). Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. If the lot is transferred to Crozier Park Royal, it will be available for collection on the third business day after the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s, 8 King Street, it will be available for collection on any working day (not weekends) from 9.00am to 5.00pm

Sale room notice

Please note the width for this lot should read 93 ¾ in. (238 cm.) wide, not as stated in the printed catalogue.

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Benedict Winter Associate Director, Specialist

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