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Lot 26 · Fine English Furniture

by Philip Bell of St Paul's Churchyard

A George II Mahogany Chest

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Estimate
£2,500–£3,500 hammer ≈ $3,770–$5,278
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine English Furniture, London, New Bond Street · 6 March 2013
Record ID
TB-2026-2170073
Record
first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George II Mahogany Chest, by Philip Bell of St Paul's Churchyard. Bonhams, 6 Mar 2013, lot 26. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2170073.

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From the same sale Fine English Furniture · Mar 2013

LotArtistEstimateResult
A George I elm two-seater settee £6,000–£9,000
Miniature Furniture: A George II mahogany and chequerbanded bureau bookcase £4,000–£5,000
A walnut and upholstered wing-back armchair £5,000–£7,000
A George II walnut crossbanded and featherbanded bureau cabinet £3,000–£4,000
A George I walnut carved wingback armchair £1,500–£2,000
A George II mahogany tea table £2,000–£3,000

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A George II Mahogany Chest Third Quarter 18Th Century $4,025 Christie's, Jul 2014
A George II Mahogany Chest attributed to Gillows Bonhams, Sep 2024
A George II Mahogany Chest Late 18Th Century Christie's, Nov 2015
A George II Mahogany Chest Circa 1760 Christie's, Aug 2016
A George II Mahogany Chest Mid-18Th Century Christie's, Mar 2013
A George II Mahogany Chest Circa 1770 Christie's, Apr 2012
A George II Mahogany Chest A George II Mahogany Chest Christie's, Jun 2003
A George II Mahogany Chest Second Half 18Th Century Christie's, Sep 2015

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