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Lot 147 · Fine English Furniture

attributed to Gillows

A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest

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Estimate
£3,000–£5,000 hammer ≈ $4,780–$7,966
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine English Furniture, London, New Bond Street · 21 November 2012
Record ID
TB-2026-2277942
Record
first seen 26 Jul 2026 · updated 26 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest, attributed to Gillows. Bonhams, 21 Nov 2012, lot 147. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2277942.

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A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest, attributed to Gillows. Bonhams, 21 Nov 2012, lot 147. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2277942.

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From the same sale Fine English Furniture · Nov 2012

LotArtistEstimateResult
retaining it's original upholstery An 18th Century Anglo-flemish Walnut 'dolls' Chair' £4,000–£6,000
A William & Mary walnut, crossbanded and oyster veneered lace box £1,000–£1,500
in the George I style A pair of late Victorian carved giltwood torcheres £2,500–£3,500
A George I style Irish carved giltwood centre table £10,000–£15,000
A George II style walnut double-sided kneehole desk £3,000–£4,000
A George II carved walnut stool £4,000–£6,000 upcoming

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest Circa 1790 $5,620 Christie's, Nov 2013
A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest Attributed to Gillows, Circa 1790 Christie's, Apr 2014
A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest Circa 1800 Christie's, Jan 2007
A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest Late 18Th Century Christie's, Jun 2009
A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest Early 19Th Century Christie's, Oct 2014
A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest Christie's, Sep 2002
A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest Last Quarter 18Th Century Christie's, Nov 2005
A George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest By Gillows of Lancaster, Circa 1795 Christie's, Jul 2015

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