Sale 6894
London
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22 April 2004
Price realised
GBP 10,158
Estimate
A REGENCY MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT OPEN BOOKCASE EARLY 19TH CENTURY, ALTERED With waved later cornice above three open sections divided by reeded uprights surmounted by turned finials, the central section with three adjustable shelves, the side sections with four adjustable shelves, above an open base flanked by panelled doors enclosing a shelf, on turned feet, top and base associated 91½ in. (232.5 cm.) high; 84½ in. (214.5 cm.) wide; 18½ in. (47 cm.) deep
Provenance
Sir Cecil Beaton, C.B.E. (+), Reddish House, Broadchalke, Wiltshire; Christie's house sale, 9-10 June 1980, lot 47.
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Pre-Lot Text
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