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Description:
George III Mahogany Library Breakfront, England, late 18th century, the upper part with a pierced fretwork broken swan's-neck pediment centered by a fluted platform above four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, all above drawers and cabinets doors, ht. 98 1/2, wd. 74 1/2, dp. 19 3/4 in.
Provenance: Ker Arvor, Newport, Rhode Island.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
Age typical defects and abrasions. Interior has been lined and needs removing. Interior has also been electrified. Patch to the lower cabinet, left side. See additionsal images on line. No evidence of any structural damages or repairs. One pane of glass missing.
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United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.