A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY SETTEE , CIRCA 1785 | Christie's

Sale 1359

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8 April 2004

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Lot 284
THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR
(lots 277-284)

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY SETTEE

CIRCA 1785

Price realised

USD 23,900

Estimate

USD 8,000 - USD 12,000

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY SETTEE
CIRCA 1785
The moulded serpentine frame inset to the crest with an anthemion, upholstered throughout in a close-nailed woven horsehair, with padded seat on rosette-capped, water-leaf carved turned tapering legs with brass and leather casters, with ash cross supports
92in. (234cm.) wide
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THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR
(lots 277-284)
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