• Christies auction house James Christie logo

    Sale 6805

    Fine English Furniture

    London

    |

    18 September 2003

    Browse Sale
Previous Lot
Search
Next Lot
    • A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST
    Lot 92

    A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST

    POSSIBLY SCOTTISH, THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 3,346

    Estimate

    GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

    Follow lot

    A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST
    Possibly Scottish, third quarter 18th century
    The rectangular moulded top above two short and three long graduated ash-lined drawers, on shaped bracket feet, the handles apparently original, the underside inscribed 'Bottom'
    38 in. (98.5 cm.) high; 37½ in. (95 cm.) wide; 22½ in. (57 cm.) deep

    Contact us

    • Contact Client Service

      info@christies.com

      New York +1 212 636 2000

      London +44 (0)20 7839 9060

      infoasia@christies.com

      Asia +852 2760 1766

    Lot Essay

    The use of ash in the construction may suggest a Scottish origin, in common with many other pieces of Scottish manufacture.

    Other information

    Special Notice


    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis


    Recommended features

      • Classic Week totals £54 millio
      • Classic Week totals £54 million in London

        The series of 15 sales was led by two exceptional predella panels by artist Giovanni di Paolo

      • Auction highlights of 2019
      • Auction highlights of 2019

        A look back at the standout moments, extraordinary objects and storied collections offered at Christie’s this year

Share
Email
Copy link