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Lot 596 · Quentin Blake: 200 Drawings

Circa 1800

A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press

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Estimate
$3,000–$5,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Quentin Blake: 200 Drawings, London · 6 February 2008
Record ID
TB-2026-5481055
Record
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A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press, CIRCA 1800. Christie's, 6 Feb 2008, lot 596. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5481055.

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A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press, CIRCA 1800. Christie's, 6 Feb 2008, lot 596. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5481055.

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From the same sale Quentin Blake: 200 Drawings · Feb 2008

LotArtistEstimateResult
Second Half 20Th Century AN OAK AND CHROMED-METAL DINING TABLE, $1,500–$2,000
Late 17Th Century A CHARLES II OAK BIBLE BOX, $700–$900
Circa 1720, A REGENCE BEECHWOOD AND CANED FAUTEUIL, $2,500–$3,500
Labeled 'Made in Grand Rapids', Circa 1930 AN AMERICAN ART DECO TIGER MAPLE CHEST-OF-DRAWERS, $1,000–$1,500
Mid-18Th Century A PAIR OF LOUIS XV PROVINCIAL WALNUT AND CHESTNUT FAUTEUILS, $4,000–$6,000
Early 19Th Century AN EMPIRE MAHOGANY FAUTEUIL, $2,000–$3,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Circa 1800, Possibly by Thomas Chippendale Junior $4,551 Christie's, Oct 2015
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Third Quarter 18Th Century Christie's, Dec 2011
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Early 19Th Century, Hardware Later Christie's, Aug 2005
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press By Henry Kettle, Circa 1775 Christie's, Sep 2015
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Late 18Th Century Christie's, Jul 2007
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Early 19Th Century Christie's, Oct 2006
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Mid 18Th Century Christie's, Jun 2008
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Late 18Th Early 19Th Century Christie's, Jul 2007

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