Sale 5044
London, South Kensington
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23 January 2011
Price realised
GBP 4,000
Estimate
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND POLYCHROME DECORATED SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE LATE 18TH CENTURY The moulded cornice above glazed doors enclosing four adjustable shelves, with fitted secretaire drawer, all above two panelled doors enclosing two short and four long drawers, and between borders painted with ivy 93½ in. (237.5 cm.) high; 46 in. (117 cm.) wide; 21½ in. (54.7 cm.) deep
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