A GEORGE III STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY DOUBLE PEDESTAL DESK, , EARLY 20TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 1396

The House Sale

New York

|

13 - 14 July 2004

Browse Sale

Lot 1140

A GEORGE III STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY DOUBLE PEDESTAL DESK,

EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 1,792

Estimate

USD 2,500 - USD 3,500

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A GEORGE III STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY DOUBLE PEDESTAL DESK,
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
32in. (81.3cm.) high, 71in. (180.3cm.) wide, 38¾in. (98.4cm.) deep
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