Lot 262
An elegant piece with four drawers below a fall front, the interior fitted with drawers, shelves and a cupboard and a green baize writing slope. The exterior in fine mahogany veneers crossbanded and inlaid with exotic timbers including rosewood with ebony and satinwood stringing. The front inlaid with a large Sheraton type oval medallion. The diamond shaped escuteons in ivory. The whole on bracket feet.
England, circa 1780.
95.5 x 49 x 110cm
Estimate $400 - $600
The central oval inlay to the fall front may not be contemporary with the desk. There are surface scratches consistent with age, good colour and patina. Handles not original.
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The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8352
6:00pm - 25 February 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Thursday 20 - Monday 24 February, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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