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CIRCA 1780
Details
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND PAINTED FOUR-POSTER BED
CIRCA 1780
The arched cornice redecorated with trailing flowers on an ochre ground, the baluster footposts carved with wheatsheafs to the base, on Brazilian rosewood block feet with recessed anti-friction castors, hung with swagged cream and coral fringed cream slubbed silk lined with yellow slubbed silk, with conforming embroidered coverlet and valance, with later padded headboard, box spring and mattress
107 1/2 in. (273 cm.) high; 67 1/4 in. (171 cm.) wide; 79 1/2 in. (202 cm.) long
CIRCA 1780
The arched cornice redecorated with trailing flowers on an ochre ground, the baluster footposts carved with wheatsheafs to the base, on Brazilian rosewood block feet with recessed anti-friction castors, hung with swagged cream and coral fringed cream slubbed silk lined with yellow slubbed silk, with conforming embroidered coverlet and valance, with later padded headboard, box spring and mattress
107 1/2 in. (273 cm.) high; 67 1/4 in. (171 cm.) wide; 79 1/2 in. (202 cm.) long
Provenance
Almost certainly acquired from Mallett, London.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Following the auction, this lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second 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 I Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com.
Brought to you by
Amelia Walker
Director, Specialist Head of Private & Iconic Collections