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Lot 916 · On the Shoulders of Giants: Making the Modern World

Late 18Th/Early 19Th Century

A George III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour

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Estimate
$1,200–$1,500 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — On the Shoulders of Giants: Making the Modern World, London · 11 January 2006
Record ID
TB-2026-5727732
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY. Christie's, 11 Jan 2006, lot 916. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5727732.

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A George III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY. Christie's, 11 Jan 2006, lot 916. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5727732.

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From the same sale On the Shoulders of Giants: Making the Modern World · Jan 2006

LotArtistEstimateResult
20Th Century AN ART DECO SILVER-PLATED MANTLE CLOCK, $400–$600
Late 19Th/Early 20Th Century A VICTORIAN WALNUT AND MARQUETRY CIRCULAR OCCASIONAL TABLE, $1,200–$1,800
20Th Century A GEORGE II STYLE CARVED PINE BOOKCASE, $4,000–$6,000
A George II Mahogany-Banded Oak Welsh Dresser A GEORGE II MAHOGANY-BANDED OAK WELSH DRESSER $3,000–$5,000
A Pair of George III Cut-Glass Candelabra Mounted As Lamps, A PAIR OF GEORGE III CUT-GLASS CANDELABRA MOUNTED AS LAMPS, $2,500–$3,500
Late 19Th/Early 20Th Century A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BUTTONED AND TUFTED BARRELL-BACKED ARMCHAIR, $1,500–$2,500

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

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A George III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour A George III mahogany bonheur du jour $736 Christie's, Oct 2005
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Tabriz Carpet Iran 9 ft. 8 in. x 13 ft. Bonhams, Apr 2024
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Tabriz Carpet Early 20th century Bonhams, Aug 2021
A George III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour in the manner of Gillows Bonhams, Jun 2013
Tabriz Carpet 6 ft. 9 in. x 10 ft. 5 in. Bonhams, May 2025

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