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Lot 345

A GEORGE III BOXWOOD-STRUNG MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1810

The upper part with a moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the projecting lower part with a secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted interior above three long drawers, on bracket feet, the brasses apparently original
238cm high, 109cm wide, 56cm deep

Estimate $700 - $1,200

Sold for $4,600

The banding lifting in areas, and surface scratches and dints overall.
The secretaire recently re-felted.
Restoration to the veneer in places including the left foot.
Stress fractures around the lower right hinge of the book case.



The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

A Gentleman's Collection: The Estate of Mr Neil Robertson

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8277
11:00am - 2 December 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing
STRICTLY BY REGISTRATION ONLY
Unit 1, 51 Mathoura Road, Toorak VIC 3142
29 Novembe- 1 December, 10am-4pm

Please note that Leonard Joel will open on Sunday 2 December at 10.30am for the auction.

CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
dominic.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au


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