Jan 30, 2019 10:00 EST
English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art
269
George III Satinwood-Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table
Circa 1800
The leather-lined rectangular top with outset rounded corners above three frieze drawers on each side, raised on ring-turned tapering circular legs ending in casters. Height 30 inches (76.2 cm); width 55 3/4 inches (141 cm), depth 37 1/4 inches (94.6 cm).
Provenance:
Bought from Sotheby's, London, circa 1966.
Sold, Christie's, New York, Property from a New York Distinguished Collection, October 11, 2007, lot 133.
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, Kentshire: A Legendary Collection, October 18, 2014, lot 134.
This George III mahogany library table is a fine example of furniture design that exemplifies the change in taste from the late 18th century, with its use of satinwood inlay, to Regency pieces made in the early 19th century inlaid with ebony and exotic woods from India and other Asian countries.
Sold for $23,750
Estimated at $10,000 - $15,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
George III Satinwood-Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table
Circa 1800
The leather-lined rectangular top with outset rounded corners above three frieze drawers on each side, raised on ring-turned tapering circular legs ending in casters. Height 30 inches (76.2 cm); width 55 3/4 inches (141 cm), depth 37 1/4 inches (94.6 cm).
Provenance:
Bought from Sotheby's, London, circa 1966.
Sold, Christie's, New York, Property from a New York Distinguished Collection, October 11, 2007, lot 133.
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, Kentshire: A Legendary Collection, October 18, 2014, lot 134.
This George III mahogany library table is a fine example of furniture design that exemplifies the change in taste from the late 18th century, with its use of satinwood inlay, to Regency pieces made in the early 19th century inlaid with ebony and exotic woods from India and other Asian countries.
Good quality and proportions, nice faded color, old marks and scratches, replaced leather writing panel, scuffs to feet, nicks to areas surrounding drawers, handles old but possibly associated.
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Auction: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art, Jan 30, 2019
