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Lot 261 · Christie's Interiors

Circa 1780

A George II Mahogany Chest

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Estimate
£1,200–£1,800 hammer ≈ $1,897–$2,845
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Christie's Interiors, London (South Kensington) · 21 February 2012
Record ID
TB-2026-4617172
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George II Mahogany Chest, CIRCA 1780. Christie's, 21 Feb 2012, lot 261. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4617172.

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A George II Mahogany Chest attributed to Gillows $3,351 Bonhams, Sep 2024
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A George II Mahogany Chest Second Half 18Th Century Christie's, Sep 2015
A George II Mahogany Chest Mid-18Th Century Christie's, Mar 2012
A George II Mahogany Chest Circa 1770 Christie's, Apr 2012
A George II Mahogany Chest in the manner of Gillows Bonhams, Oct 2015

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