Sale 5201
London, South Kensington
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27 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 4,375
Estimate
A MATCHED PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY LADY'S CHEVAL SERPENTINE WRITING TABLES SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY Each with a three quarter gallery and rising screen,fitted with a drawer and a false drawer to either side on cabriole legs joined by a concave undertier, restorations 28½in. (72.5cm.) high; 25¼in. (64cm.) wide; 16½in. (42cm.) deep; 28¾in. (73cm.) high; 23in. (58.5cm.) wide; 14½in. (37cm.) deep (2)
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Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF AN ESTATE (LOTS 267-285)
Hongmiao Shi gets the specialists’ perspectives on a quartet of precious artworks and objects available for immediate purchase
A 360-degree view of important works from the Renaissance to the 20th century ahead of our four auctions in Paris this May, including a drawing from Tiepolo’s Punchinello series, illustrated books by Picasso and an 18th-century equinoctial sundial
The New York-based interior designer reveals his choice of items offered in the online Collector sale from 28 April to 7 May
From applique and back splats to veneering and wingbacks, an essential glossary of furniture terms
A special preview of works available for immediate purchase through Christie’s Private Sales service
The library of the novelist included a translation by a brilliant young mathematician that foresaw the age of computing